PORTAGE, WI -- Coleman “Buddy” Triplett has been promoted to national sales manager for Penda’s Automotive Division. Penda makes aftermarket truck accessories such as truck bedliners, tonneaus and other vehicle accessories at two manufacturing facilities in Portage, WI, and Daleville, AL.

Triplett, who joined Penda in 1998, most recently served as the brand’s divisional sales manager. He reports to Penda VP of Marketing and Sales Mike Deckard. In his new role as national sales manager, Triplett will oversee the efforts of Penda area sales managers and sales representatives across the U.S. He will provide sales and marketing support to the company’s network of North American distributors and retailers.

According to the company, Triplett’s promotion also coincides with Penda’s aggressive growth strategy in the truck accessories category, including accelerated growth of the company’s bedliner business and introduction of the Penda Venture, a new thermoplastic light-truck tonneau.

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