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Hope Air Systems Announces Appointment
Of Two New Air Compressor Salesmen

Northborough MA (05-10-2011) – Brian Sanborn, Marketing and Sales Manager of Hope Air Systems, today announced the appointment of two new sales Account Executives with responsibilities for territories covering southern New Hampshire and Eastern Massachusetts. In making the announcement, Brian Sanborn said, "We are pleased to introduce Bill Quigley and Steve Mercer today as they both join the Hope Air Systems outside sales team. Each of them have extensive marketing and sales experience, particularly with manufacturing companies in the New England region," said Sanborn.

This announcement follows a change of leadership at the top of Hope Air Systems, according to Carey Rhoten, CEO of THG Corporation, parent company of Hope Air Systems. As of January 2011, Brian Sanborn, Sales Manager and Jim Levesque, Service Manager will share responsibility for guiding the company as a result of Peter Rhoten having stepped down as President. Pete will continue as a technical consultant and advisor for international sales, operating from his home in Florida.

Brian Sanborn, who has been a Territory Sales Manager for the past fourteen years, has assumed the role of Sales and Marketing Manager. He will operate from the Northborough MA office and continue his role as a Territory Manager for Central Massachusetts. Jim Levesque, who has been Service and Customer Service Manager for the past five years, will continue in his role directing the service and inside customer service team. The Service team operates a fleet of service vehicles, which are dispatched from the Northborough MA location.

The two new sales team members join Rich Townsend, current sales Account Executive for Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts and Connecticut. The four outside sales team members are supported by four inside sales and customer service team members: Bob Brigham, parts manager, Cindy Desjardin, service coordinator, Frank Lederer, technical services and Cathy Donahue, administration.

Hope Air Systems has been an integral part of THG Corporation for 50 years, selling, renting and servicing compressed air systems and accessories. Today, the company features Kaeser rotary compressors, Champion reciprocating compressors, Kobelco oil-free compressors and FS Elliott centrifugal compressors. The company provides sales and service to all six New England states.

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