Ellsworth Adhesives Adds Rich Turner as Lighting Specialist

GERMANTOWN, WI – October 1, 2013 – Ellsworth Adhesives, a global distributor of adhesives, specialty chemicals and dispensing equipment, is pleased to announce the expansion of its North American team by adding Rich Turner as Lighting Specialist, a role in which he will be focused on creating new opportunities in the lighting industry.  Rich will assume responsibility for developing Ellsworth Adhesives’ lighting program and act as the key interface and essential resource for the company’s Engineered Sales Reps, supplier partners, and lighting customers.

Rich comes to Ellsworth Adhesives with over 20 years of lighting sales and account development experience with companies such as General Electric, Technical Consumer Products, Howard Industries and most recently his own consulting firm J&L Consulting which specialized in commercializing new LED technology. Rich will report directly to Andre Rivard, General Sales Manager for the East Region at Ellsworth Adhesives.

Jay Richardson, Director of Sales for the ESR group at Ellsworth Adhesives, stated, “We are very excited to have Rich as part of the team. His knowledge and experience is a huge asset and will assist Ellsworth Adhesives in penetrating the emerging lighting market.”  Roger Lee, Vice President and General Manager of Ellsworth Adhesives North America, said, “We are excited to have found a person of this caliber and background to fill this new position.  Rich has proven success in aspects of generating sales along with a proven ability to analyze situations, identify needs, and provide effective solutions.”