FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sage Parts appoints Ewald Groenewald as V.P. of Business Development
Farmingdale, New York, February 18, 2004 – Sage Parts, the world’s leading supplier of replacement parts for aircraft ground support equipment (GSE), has announced the appointment of Ewald Groenewald as Vice President-Business Development. Mr. Groenewald will assume responsibility for expanding Sage’s business internationally as well as diversifying the business both in domestic markets and in international markets.
“Ewald Groenewald brings to Sage Parts tremendous knowledge of the global ground support equipment marketplace, as well as operational experience in many facets of the business,” said Michael Bloomfield, Sage Executive Vice President. “His extensive background in this industry, his leadership capabilities and his commitment to unparalleled customer service will all be vital assets in realizing the current and future growth strategies of Sage Parts.”
Prior to joining Sage Parts, Mr. Groenewald had been Worldwide Customer Service Manager for FMC Technologies, Inc. with responsibility for managing GSE aftermarket spare part sales, warranties, field service and technical publications. Mr. Groenewald’s career also includes the position of CEO for Apron Services, PTY, Ltd., the largest ground handling company in South Africa. Among his responsibilities at Sage Parts will be to grow the company’s business on an international level and also to broaden the services that Sage offers. “Sage Parts is the dominant supplier of GSE replacement parts in U.S. domestic markets,” said Mark Pollack, Sage President and CEO. “Ewald Groenewald will be instrumental in helping us extend our presence outside the United States while also spearheading our efforts to expand into complimentary services...further building upon our positioning as a comprehensive source for our customers’ GSE needs.”
In addition to its ready-to-ship inventory of GSE replacement parts exceeding $10 million, Sage Parts utilizes an advanced computer database which catalogs all of the company’s GSE parts electronically for instant cross-referencing – allowing parts to be shipped from the nearest Sage warehouse within moments of a customer’s request. The company also offers “eSage,” the Sage Parts interactive e-commerce site. Using a standard web browser, customers can log onto eSage and search parts by number, view photos and descriptions of parts, place orders, check order status and many other functions. The eSage system is linked directly to Sage’s entire network of warehousing and distribution facilities, making customer order processing exceptionally convenient while also helping to speed delivery.
Sage supplies virtually all types of replacement parts for ground support equipment and the company has an expansive geographic presence in North America. Sage operates GSE parts warehousing and shipping facilities at its Farmingdale headquarters, at New York’s two largest airports (JFK and LGA), and at several other airports located in key markets throughout the continent, including Los Angeles (LAX), Washington, D.C. (IAD), Chicago ORD), Miami (MIA), Dallas (DFW), St. Louis (STL) and Puerto Rico (SJU). The company also has and distribution warehouses in Castroville, California.
For additional information, please contact Sage Parts at 631-501-1300 or visit www.sageparts.com.
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