8/2/2016 12:59:00 AM
NEWS BRIEFS
ITW Fastening GM Joins Gibraltar
John Neil – former general manager of ITW Industrial Fastening – has joined Gibraltar Industries Inc. as vice president of strategic operations.
Neil was with Illinois Tool Works Inc. for 26 years.
Buffalo, NY-based Gibraltar manufactures products for residential and industrial markets.
Neil will direct Gibraltar’s 80/20 business simplification process and company-wide operational excellence.
“John Neil will partner with our operational managers to drive trade focus, business simplification and improvement initiatives across the company, leading to a stronger emphasis on key markets, enhanced customer partnerships, and a more innovative portfolio of products and services,” CEO Frank Heard said.
“With his deep and proven experience at ITW and his operational expertise, John will take actions to help Gibraltar develop a greater strategic connection to targeted end-user segments.”
Neil has an MBA from DePaul University.
Gibraltar products include ventilation, mail storage, bar grating, expansion joints and structural bearings, ground mounted solar racking and commercial greenhouses. Web: gibraltar1.com
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