RICHMOND, Va. -- Juan Pablo “J.P.” Valcarce has joined Carpenter Co. as the new national sales manager for the Tire Products Division.

In this role, Valcarce will have responsibility for the overall business planning, sales, customer service and marketing of the company’s Rely Tire Fill product line.

“His tremendous energy and understanding of the end use applications for these products will be a vital addition to our company,” said Del Felter, vice president of Carpenter Co.

Valcarce joins Carpenter with more than 7 years of experience in field sales and sales management in elastomeric tire fill systems market. He holds a B.A. from American University.

Carpenter Co. has been providing comfort since 1948 as a manufacturer of polyurethane foam, polyester fiber, expanded polystyrene and polyurethane flat proofing systems amongst others.