SPARTANBURG, N.C. — Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas has hired Brad Jones to be sales development manager for agricultural and forestry tires in the U.S.
Trelleborg cited Mr. Jones' "extensive background" in commercial agricultural tire sales and his experience and understanding of the North American retail tire business as reasons for his hiring.
Mr. Jones, who will be based in Iowa, moves to Trelleborg from Graham Tire Co.
"Brad has been around agriculture his whole life and has a deep knowledge of the challenges that both producers and agricultural tire dealers face," Andrea Masella, head of sales for Trelleborg Agricultural Tires in North America, said.
"At Trelleborg we have a passion for agriculture and for working with customers to help them produce more, sustainably. By strengthening our presence in this key part of the U.S. we will increase our customer focus and continue to strengthen our distribution network in the U.S."