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| GLOVERSVILLE, NY — August 12, 2003 — Mike Oathout, vice president, sales and marketing, of Taylor Made Systems today announced the appointment of Jack Spriggs as regional sales manager for the West Coast Region.
In this position, Spriggs will be responsible for sales and support of Taylor Made windshields, glass and canvas products for boatbuilders on the West Coast. He will work closely with boatbuilders to design, specify, engineer and install Taylor Made products on new boats throughout the region. Oathout said, "We are delighted to have Jack Spriggs to spearhead our sales efforts in the West Coast region. His strong background in the marine industry and direct experience in the megayacht sector will make him a valuable asset to our sales team, and we are confident that he will make an important contribution to our growth in that region." Spriggs is a seasoned sales professional with over 25 years of experience in the marine industry. His background includes composite boat building, mold making and urethane finishing systems. For the last 16 years, he has represented manufacturers in finishing and systems equipment. Spriggs is active in boating, sailboat racing and scuba diving. A member of the Taylor Made Group®, Taylor Made Systems, based in Gloversville, New York, is the world's largest manufacturer of marine glazing systems and the acknowledged leader in framed glass windshield technology for powerboats. Other marine product lines include hatches, doors, window systems, portlights, canvas boat tops and upholstered furniture. The company also supplies glass products for a variety of architectural, agricultural and industrial applications. Headquartered in Gloversville, NY, the Taylor Made Group, Inc. has 95 years of experience as one of the recreational marine industry's largest, most diversified suppliers. The Taylor Made Group includes Taylor Made Products, Taylor Made Systems and Taylorbrite LLC. The Group operates 11 facilities in the United States, the Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Employing more than 800 associates, its products are distributed through a worldwide distribution network.
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