SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. …Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today the appointment of James Ledford as the president for the Golf Grip Division. Jamie will join the Golf Pride team on September 17, 2012.
“Jamie’s deep knowledge of the golf industry and his experience will be valuable as we take an already successful business to the next level,” said William VanArsdale, president of Eaton’s Hydraulics Group.
Ledford most recently held the position of vice president-Integrated Golf Services for Callaway Golf Company. Prior to Callaway, he held various positions of increasing responsibility with Starbucks Coffee Company and A.T. Kearney.
Eaton’s Golf Grip Division is the world’s largest manufacturer of golf grips, with manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities on five continents. The division’s Golf Pride brand is recognized globally as the number one choice in grips among tour and recreational players, competitive amateur golfers, club manufacturers and club repairmen. For more information, visit www.golfpride.com or visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/GolfPride.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with more than 100 years of experience providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. With 2011 sales of $16.0 billion, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 73,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
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