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TAYLOR MADE SYSTEMS NAMES DIRECTOR OF NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

GLOVERSVILLE, NY – May 7, 2004 – Randy Parker, president of Taylor Made Systems, has announced the appointment of Eric S. Butler as director of new product development.

Butler served for ten years as manager of engineering and product development at a tier-one automotive OEM supplier. In that capacity he played a key role in the successful implementation of an ISO9001/QS9000 quality system. He has also served as senior systems engineer for a custom machine-tool builder serving the railroad industry. He earned a BSEE degree from Rochester Institute of Technology.

"Eric Butler brings the experience needed to continue Taylor Made Systems’ efforts to develop a robust, customer-focused new product development system," said Parker. "We are confident he will provide the leadership to deliver the innovative and exciting new products that will solidify our company’s position as one of the leading OEM suppliers for the boating industry."

Butler has a wife and two children. He enjoys camping, fishing, music, woodworking and restoring antique equipment.

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 and canvas boat tops. The company also supplies glass products for a variety of architectural, agricultural and industrial applications.

Headquartered in Gloversville, New York, the Taylor Made Group, Inc. has 96 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.

For sales inquiries, contact Taylor Made Systems by phone, +1 518 773 0636 or by e-mail, tms@taylormarine.com. Visit our website at www.taylormarine.com.


Taylor Made Systems
93 South Boulevard
Gloversville, NY 12078


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Mike Oathout
Taylor Made Systems
+1 518 773 0636
email: moathout@taylormarine.com






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