Remington Industries announces management changes, growth plans as it returns to AAPEX

Tim Parkes, founder and CEO of Remington Industries, has announced the appointment of Tom Norwell to president of the company. Norwell will be part of the management team from Remington that represents the company at AAPEX 2012 at booth #4238. This marks the first time the company has been part of the automotive aftermarket's largest trade only event in nearly a decade. Norwell, a native of Toronto, Canada, brings to Remington a wealth of retail and business development knowledge, based on building and managing businesses domestically and internationally over the past 25 plus years. Most recently he was a co-owner of a national retail chain in Canada.

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Remington’s incumbent president, Bart Plaumann, will build on the company’s successful entry into new product categories by heading up their new business development. Parkes appreciates Plaumann's contributions over the past three years and is excited at the prospect of him bringing added focus to drive Remington into new category offerings.   

In light of these changes, Parkes announced the promotion of Lisa Moses to vice president of marketing. Moses has been with Remington for over 20 years and has been integral in the company’s success. Parkes noted that her understanding of Remington today, the automotive aftermarket, and his vision for the future will be invaluable to the company’s ongoing success.

“I’ve never been more excited about Remington’s future in the automotive market than I am today," said Parkes. "We’ve been an innovation leader in automotive floor matting for over 30 years. I am confident that the changes we have made will position us for continued leadership in the automotive aftermarket for the next 30 years and beyond.”

Remington Industries is a global provider of automotive consumer products spanning more than 30 years of consumer research, product engineering and design. With worldwide manufacturing capabilities including experience in multiple countries and continents and global licenses such as Michelin®, Rubbermaid®, and Stanley®, the company is committed to creating and developing unique product innovations in the automotive aftermarket sector.

For more information on Remington Industries' complete line of vehicle solutions for interior floor protection, organization and safety, phone 423-238-3455 or visit www.remingtonind.com.