ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- Howard Laga has been promoted to vice president and general manager of Penray, a manufacturer of automotive and heavy-duty chemicals based in Chicago.

In this role, Laga will oversee the daily business of Penray and direct the formulation and implementation of short and long-term operational goals to meet business profitability and growth objectives. In addition, he will manage the supply chain, from the purchasing function through manufacturing, as well as all aspects of the information systems department and the sales and marketing functions.

Laga has held various sales and marketing management positions in Penray’s automotive and heavy-duty divisions since joining the company in 1983. Most recently, he was the national sales manager, Power Fleet, where he was a major contributor in the growth of Penray’s cooling system and fuel system treatments.

For more information about Penray, visit: http://www.penray.com.