Arno USA Hires New Business Development Manager
Keith Stroup now manages all distribution channels and partners in North America.
Posted: January 26, 2017
Arno-Werkzeuge USA LLC (Harvard, IL), the North American headquarters and branch of Arno Werkzeuge GmbH (Ostfildern, Germany), a high-precision manufacturer of cutting tools, part-off, grooving, positive and negative style turning inserts, screw and swiss style turning systems, has announced that they have hired Keith Stroup as their business development manager. In his new position, Stroup will be responsible for managing all distribution channels and partners including sales reps, agents, distributors, and online catalog houses in North America
“We are well known for high precision cutting tools and advanced engineering and design,” stated Stroup. “With our superior products, I believe we have an excellent opportunity to grow our business and brand presence in North America with our valued channel partners. I am excited to be part of the company and look forward to the opportunity and challenges.”
Stroup comes to the company with over 30 years of experience in the metalworking, manufacturing, and cutting tools industry. Most recently, he served at Kennametal North America as a regional sales manager serving the Northeast territory. Prior to that position, he worked for ATI Stellram for over 13 years.
“We are excited to have Keith join the company with his extensive expertise in the cutting tools and metalworking industry,” said Martin Gardner, the president of Arno USA. “We believe he will be very successful in his endeavors in educating, training, supporting and building our network of channel partners and distributors.”
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