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Major Named Director of US Sales for Greenfield industries

Industry veteran will lead sales to distributors, private label and national accounts.

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Greenfield Industries this week named Jeff Major as the company's new Director of US Sales. In an organization-wide memo issued Tuesday, officials announced the Chicago native's promotion from Business Development Manager to the top sales position reporting directly to company president Ty Taylor.

As director of US sales, Major will lead the cutting tool manufacturer's efforts to grow business through its traditional distributors, private label and national accounts.

"Jeff's market knowledge and network presence in the industry will prove to be a valuable asset to our sales team," said Taylor in the announcement.

Major comes to the position with an extensive background in the cutting tools industry, having held increasingly responsible positions with Vargus USA, Melcut Tools and Precision Twist Drills. He will be based out of the Chicago, IL area.

Greenfield Industries, Inc. (GFII) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of quality cutting tools. With facilities in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe, GFII is home to some of the industry's most renowned brands, including Cleveland, Chicago-Latrobe, Cle-Line and Bassett. For more information, visit www.gfii.com.