Latex International West Appoints New Sales Manager

Furniture World Magazine

Latex International West (LIW) announced the appointment of Jeff Gober to the position of Sales Manager. Gober is responsible for managing the sales activities, development of the sales staff and managing the budget. He reports directly to Will Veitch, Vice President of Sales. LIW is a division of the Connecticut-based world leading latex foam manufacturer Latex International. "We are delighted to have Jeff on our team, especially during this exciting time for our company. We expect him to grow right along with us," said Steven Russo, President and CEO, Latex International. Jeff Gober’s first days on the job were spent meeting customers at March’s International Sleep Products Exposition in Denver, Colorado. " I was thrilled to have the opportunity to jump right in, since the show was a terrific opportunity for me to meet the people I will be working most closely with face to face," said Gober. Gober brings nine years of sales experience, most recently with Simmons Engineering Corporation, where he worked in both its Machinery and Knife and Saw Divisions, to the position. A six-year Orange, California resident, Gober hails originally from Chicago, Illinois. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, he is currently a voting member of the Association of Woodworking Furniture Suppliers and Young Furniture’s Association. About Latex International West LIW is the West Coast regional fabrication and distribution center of Latex International. In addition to fabricating latex foam, LIW also distributes polyurethane products to the mattress, furniture and other industries. The company operates out of a 93,000 square foot facility in La Mirada, CA. LIW is located at 15220 Canary Avenue, La Mirada, Californai, 90638. For more information call 562-926-2813. About Latex International: Founded over 25 years ago in Ansonia, CT, Latex International, formerly Latex Foam Products, LLC, is North America’s only manufacturer of latex foam mattresses, pillows and cosmetic applicators. Recognized as the world’s quality leader, the company is headquartered in Shelton, CT. Latex is a natural, biodegradable material that combines superior support with exceptional durability. A long popular bedding material in Europe, US demand for latex mattresses and pillows, is rapidly rising. The substance is inherently anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and dust mite resistant. For more information call 1-800-LATEX US or visit the company’s Web site at www.latexfoam.com.