Southco Asia, a subsidiary of Southco, appointed Joaquin Tam as GM of Greater China. Tam will report to Jay Lu, managing director, Asia Pacific at Southco.

Based in Hong Kong—Southco’s Asia Pacific headquarters, Tam will also lead Southco’s Asia Pacific Diversified Technologies business.

Tam has more than 25 years of executive experience. Prior to joining Southco, Tam was GM of Southern China & VP of sales and marketing for North Asia at Bureau Veritas.

“Greater China is a market that is unparalleled given its vibrancy, fast-development, scale and diversity,” stated Lu. “I am confident that with Joaquin’s twenty-plus years of experience in the region, he is capable of leading Southco to grow in this dynamic environment.”

Founded in 1899 as a specialty pipe manufacturer for the Pennsylvania oil industry, Southco Inc. was created in 1945 with the entry into the specialty fastener and latch business.

Southco designs and manufactures engineered access solutions including latches, locks, hinges and fasteners, and is headquartered at 210 N. Brinton Lake Rd., Concordville, PA 19331. Tel: 610 459-4000 Web: southco.com