BREA, Calif. -- As part of Wurth Louis and Company's long term strategic plan, Rob Berrett has been promoted to Director of Sales overseeing the organization's sales efforts company wide. Prior to this promotion, Mr. Berrett was the Regional Manager of the Mountain Region, consisting of branches in Idaho, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Arizona.

"Rob has successfully managed Wurth Louis and Company's mountain region, and has elevated the level of service we provide to our customers. I look forward to Rob's further contributions as Director of Sales and taking his leadership across all other regions in our footprint," says Vito Mancini, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Berrett has been with Wurth Louis and Company since 2004, and prior to Wurth Louis and Company, worked at Machinery Hardware Supply for 18 years.

In addition to his sales and management role, Mr. Berrett has contributed his talents to Wurth Louis and Company's new product committee, pricing committee, vendor distribution councils, and has served as a mentor to Wurth Louis and Company's new managers.

Mr. Berrett will continue to reside in Salt Lake City, Utah with his family, and will transition from his current role as Regional Manager over the next two months.

Headquartered in Brea, California, Wurth Louis and Company is a leading provider of surfacing, hardware, shop supply, woodworking machinery and coating products. The Wurth Group is the world's largest trading company of fasteners and assembly technology with over 410 companies operating in 84 countries. Wurth Louis and Company continues to be a proven source for cabinetmakers, woodworkers and for architects and designers that specify our products with 20 locations around the Western United States. For additional information visit www.wurthlac.com.

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