Lynchburg, Va. (May 7, 2008)-- N.B. Handy, a leading distributor of commercial roofing products, HVAC equipment and supplies, and sheet metal, recently announced that Mike Landry has been promoted to the position of vice president of sales and marketing — roofing. Landry manages roofing sales throughout N.B. Handy’s territory, which spans from Maryland to Florida. He has been promoted to more closely align this growing business segment.

Mike has been with N.B. Handy Company for 13 years, most recently serving as the director of sales and marketing — roofing. He will continue to develop sales and marketing programs, as well as maintain positive vendor relations. One of Mike’s primary goals will be drive N.B. Handy’s commercial and residential roofing product and service portfolio.

“I am excited about the opportunities for N.B. Handy to grow its roofing business in the years to come. We are expanding our geographical footprint, we are adding to our product and service offering and launching new marketing and sales programs that will drive our top line sales growth into the next decade,” said Landry.

With acquisition of Morris Ginsberg, the launch of the new Sentrigard Metal Roofing Systems, and the recent expansion into South Florida, N.B. Handy has been increasing its ability to serve roofing contractors throughout the southeast. Mike also commented, “Not only is N.B. Handy adding components that will drive out top line sales, but is executing programs in leadership development, sales training, and product training that will continue to position us as the preferred choice in the market place.”

About N.B. Handy
N.B. Handy is one of the country’s largest wholesale distributors of commercial roofing and waterproofing supplies and precision metal fabricating machinery, including on-site repair and service. The company also specializes in HVAC equipment and supplies for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., the company has 15 strategically located, full-service sales and distribution facilities in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. For more information about N.B. Handy Company sales and service, call 800-274-6244 or log on to www.nbhandy.com.

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