- /// Arm Protection
- /// Controlled Environment
- /// Eye Protection
- /// Hand Protection
- /// Hearing Protection
- /// Heat Stress
- /// Warning Beacons
- /// Welding Protection
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- Manufacturing Capabilities
LATHAM, NY - The board of Protective Industrial Products is pleased announce the appointment of two new members to the executive management team effective immediately. Anthony Di Giovanni is now Vice President of Global Marketing. After two years with PIP he has proven to be a pivotal leader in strategic marketing and in team building. Anthony's diverse experience in industrial products includes thirteen years with 3M and eight years with Sperian (today Honeywell Safety). He continues to lead by elevating PIP's marketing to new heights and by overseeing business development with PIP's international entities. Sean Weil, is now Chief Financial Officer overlooking both Finance and Accounting for the entire organization. Sean came to PIP in May, 2014 as Comptroller. Following the departure of his predecessor, Sean quickly made his mark by reorganizing the team based on key specialties and reinforcing the leadership within each group. He continued by strengthening and amalgamating international entities in order to improve efficiencies and synergies with corporate head office. Anthony Di Giovanni can be reached at adigiovanni@pipusa.com
Sean Weil can be reached at sweil@pipusa.com
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