Avon Protection Systems, Inc. of Cadillac announced recently that John Kime has been appointed to a new position, chief operating officer.
Avon is part of Avon Rubber, and it designs, develops and manufactures respiratory protection products. Its product lines have applications for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protection, as well as with toxic industrial chemicals and materials.
Kime will be responsible for the global operations of Avon Protection. He has had more than 25 years experience in sales, marketing and operations in the personal protection industry.
He joined Avon in July of 2009, as the general manager of International Safety Instruments, Inc., which is a division of APS manufacturing respiratory protection and thermal imagers for first responders and industrial uses.
"John has exceptional leadership and organizational skills and I look forward to working closely with him as we take Avon Protection Systems to new heights," says Peter Slabbert, Avon Rubber's CEO.
Kime's previous credentials also include experience with leadership, focusing on growth, LEAN processes, and business development.
His former work experience includes being general manager of North Safety Products USA, a division of Honeywell Safety Products, and general manager of Arkon Safety Equipment USA, a division of Arkon Safety Equipment of Canada.
Writer: Sam EgglestonSource: Peter Slabbert, Avon Rubber
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