For release: May 3, 2007

NGK Spark Plugs Hires Three District Sales Managers

NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. announced the hiring of Randy Anderson, John Edlund and Ralph Herrold to the position of District Sales Manager. Anderson, a 24-year veteran in the automotive aftermarket industry, was previously with Genuine Parts Company and served as the New Markets Manager.  In his new role, Anderson will be responsible for the sales efforts for NGK in Florida and Georgia. He will report to Peter Daley, Eastern Zone Manager for NGK Spark Plugs’ Aftermarket Division.

Edlund, a 34-year veteran in the automotive aftermarket industry, was previously with Uni-Select U.S.A. and served as a Sales Representative.  In his new role, Edlund will oversee the sales efforts for NGK in upstate New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania. He will report to Peter Daley, Eastern Zone Manager for NGK Spark Plugs’ Aftermarket Division.

Herrold, a 46-year veteran in the automotive aftermarket industry, was previously with ATP and served as Regional Manager.  In his new role, Herrold will oversee the sales efforts for NGK in Washington and Alaska. He will report to Carl Arnold, Western Zone Manager for NGK Spark Plugs’ Aftermarket Division.

NGK Spark Plugs – World Leader in Spark Plug and Oxygen Sensor Technology
Since 1936, NGK Spark Plugs has been the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in the design of spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, NGK manufactures NGK Spark Plugs and NTK Oxygen Sensors for virtually every automotive manufacturer in the world.

NGK has built a reputation for quality and reliability, and a commitment to excellence continues to be the driving force behind the company’s advanced research and development programs. With state-of-the-art manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities, NGK is dedicated to providing customers with world-class products and services.

In addition to serving OE automotive and aftermarket customers, NGK also produces spark plugs for motorcycle, power sports, marine and small engine manufacturers. NGK also offers complimentary product lines including resistor caps, spark plug wires, and high performance cables.

In North America, NGK is headquartered in Wixom, MI and maintains manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities in Irvine, CA, Sissonville, WV, and Chicago, IL.

Our Mission:
"We improve life through the environmentally responsible manufacture and precise application of advanced ceramic technologies for all of North America.  Focused on innovation and teamwork, we contribute to local and global economic growth by matching our products to our customers' visions each day, exceeding their expectations in quality, value, service and performance."

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