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Outdoor Edge appoints three new managers
ERGO GOES INTERNATIONAL
Ergo has expanded into
international markets to sell
its fi rearm upgrades outside
of the USA. Th e company has
partnered with MAE Group
International to supply its
international distributors with
high quality upgrades for rifl es,
shotguns, and pistols.
All of the company’s products
are available to approved
international distributors.
MAE Group International
primary focus is the law
enforcement, fi re, emergency
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David Bloch, president and
founder of Outdoor Edge has
added three new employees
to his staff . Kirk Nichols has
joined the company as export
sales manager, Michael Egan
has joined as the hardware
sales manager, and Jonathan
Stahlman has come aboard as
the key account sales manager.
Th e appointments are eff ective
immediately, and all three
managers will report to vice
president of sales & marketing
Colin Wayne.
In his capacity as export
sales manager, Nichols will be
responsible for maintaining and
growing the export accounts
and the administration of all
export of goods. A graduate
of the University of Portland,
Nichols currently resides in
Boulder, Colo.
In the newly created position
of hardware sales manager,
Egan will be responsible
for managing all sales and
relationships with existing
hardware, paint and automotive
accounts, as well as identifying
opportunities for new accounts.
He will attend trade shows and
events for hardware distributors
and dealers.
In the new position of
key account sales manager,
Stahlman will be responsible
for driving year-over-year
sales and building upon
existing relationships with
large-volume customers to
maximize opportunities. He
will also prospect, open and
manage new customers in the
BBQ, housewares, fi shing,
subscription box, tactical, and
convenience store markets.
“We work in a constantly
changing world, and so it’s
critical for us to hire people
who share our ambitious vision
and have the expertise to help
us execute it successfully,” said
Bloch. “I’m thrilled to welcome
these three new team members,
who each bring vast experience
to Outdoor Edge, and I look
forward to working closely
with them in our mission to
off er the most innovative and
best-quality knives and tools
available on the market.”
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About
Founded in 1988 and
headquartered in Denver, Colo.,
Outdoor Edge established
itself as a leading designer
and manufacturer of knives
and tools. Today, Outdoor
Edge continues to innovate
and develop state-of-theart
products for outdoor
enthusiasts, game processors,
survivalists, handymen and
others who require the very
best knives and tools available
for leisure, work and everydaycarry
needs. The company
prides itself in off ering a variety
of products that undergo
extensive field-testing in harsh,
rugged environments resulting
in durable, long-lasting
products that come with a
lifetime guarantee.
services, military, and outdoor
sports markets, which make
them a perfect fi t for ERGO
products. MAE Group
International is perfectly
positioned with its locations
around the globe.
MAE Group International
worldwide network provides
a cost-eff ective way for
international distributors to
obtain numerous products,
while at the same time off ering
a cost-eff ective alternative for
manufacturers to establish new
sales and increase existing export
sales.
“We’re making ordering
outside of the USA simpler
and easier,” said Ergo’s Dennis
Milinazzo. “You can fi nd a full
list of our products online at
ergogrips.net.
“Every Ergo product is
designed, manufactured, and
packaged in the USA. Built
tough to withstand a lifetime of
use, we also back every ERGO
product with our lifetime
guarantee.”
About
Ergo is a US manufacturer of top-quality grips and accessories for AR’s, AK’s, Remington & Mossberg
shotguns, 1911’s, & revolvers. 100 per cent made in the USA with top quality materials and we support all of
our products with a Lifetime Guarantee. For over 20 years Ergo has focused on quality upgrades for military,
law enforcement, and farm/home use.
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