TRP International, the Dallas, Texas-headquartered manufacturer of premier axle components for light- and medium-duty trailers in North America, recently announced that Ted Saltzman has been appointed Vice President of Sales, with the expectation that he will lead the company’s new business development efforts.
This move signals TRP’s strategic intent to venture aggressively into the heavy-duty trailer segment while also maintaining its renowned service standards for its existing clientele, including axle manufacturers, boat trailer manufacturers, open and enclosed trailer manufacturers, agricultural implement manufacturers, specialty vehicle manufacturers, and aftermarket component distributors.
Chris Mileger, President of TRP, articulated the significance of Saltzman’s role: “Ted’s presence will invigorate our existing efforts and accelerate our ability to meet our strategic objectives. While we have established ourselves as leaders in the light- to medium-duty axle component space, we also see immense potential in marketing those products to the heavy-duty sector. Ted’s considerable industry experience and commitment to client engagement, paired with our comprehensive and ever-expanding product suite, lay the foundation for a transformative journey ahead.”
In recent years, global supply chain upheaval has underscored the importance of direct engagement for businesses. Mileger observed that in a post-pandemic landscape, personal touchpoints with customers are more crucial than ever.
Mileger said he believes that Saltzman’s focus on client relationships and TRP’s concerted efforts to have sales professionals always available and physically present, when possible, promise a reinforced bond with the company’s stakeholders.
TRP is renowned for a wide range of products related to hub, drum, brake, spindle, and leaf spring components for the light- and medium-duty axle space. It serves both the trailer manufacturing and after-market distribution channels.
Before joining TRP, Saltzman held executive sales positions with Hubbard-Hall, a manufacturer of metal finishing chemicals, and Optronics International, a vehicle lighting manufacturer. He holds an executive MBA from Texas Christian University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Over his career, Saltzman has been professionally involved in the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, and the Intermodal Association of North America.
“In addition to Ted’s appointment, we have other strategic initiatives that are going to bring new and unique revenue-generating opportunities to our customer base, particularly our distributors,” said Mileger. “Ted will help us as we expand from our focus on running gear components to the broader category of frame components.”
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