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KYB Expands Sales Force Throughout North America

In response to what it describes as a dramatic increase in sales, KYB has announced that it is expanding its sales force throughout North America. By the end of this year, 10 new salespeople will be in place with an additional seven salespeople to be added in early 2005, according to Mike Howarth, KYB senior vice president.

ADDISON, IL — In response to what it describes as a dramatic increase in sales, KYB has announced that it is expanding its sales force throughout North America.

By the end of this year, 10 new salespeople will be in place with an additional seven salespeople to be added in early 2005, according to Mike Howarth, KYB senior vice president.

“KYB is now being recognized as a viable alternative to the old established players, bringing superior product quality, full import and domestic coverage and an intensely customer-focused approach to the market” said Howarth. “With the encouragement of our parent company, the world’s largest original equipment shock and strut manufacturer, we are laying the foundations for successful long-term partnerships in the North American aftermarket.”

KYB America LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kayaba Industry Company, LTD, a multinational organization whose products are sold in more than 100 countries, either as components or as integral parts of other equipment. On a worldwide basis, KYB employs more than 4,000 people and has annual sales in excess of $1.8 billion.

For more information, about KYB, go to: www.kyb.com.

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