Schwartz to Grow Jergens in Canada

Jergens has named Barry Schwartz business development manager for Canada.

Schwartz joined Jergens in June and brings with him 40 years of metalworking experience including consulting, sales and marketing management, and broad product line distribution.

“As we have been looking to increase our presence and support our growing customer base in Canada, we needed a top-level experienced manager, and Barry is a great fit,” said Matt Schron, Jergens vice president and general manager.

“With a career-long desire to learn and be hands-on, he comes to Jergens with a ton of experience, high energy, and that unique combination of people skills and technical understanding.”

• Schwartz’s responsibilities include team management, customer support, and overall sales and marketing initiatives.

Leveraging his years in industry, he will continue developing his many relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and representatives. He will oversee all of Canada including increasing support to Western provinces.

Schwartz said: “With the company’s strong reputation stateside, we will leverage that to continue to grow and support fastener, lifting and workholding customers in Canada.”

Jergens has named Barry Schwartz business development manager for Canada.

Prior to joining Jergens, Schwartz was the North American vice president of sales and marketing for Sowa Tool and Machine.

He studied business at York University, and when not working, you may find him on a mountainside or bicycle. Schwartz is a family man and lives in Cambridge, Ontario.