Gemstar Manufacturing Announces New Vice President of Sales

Cannon Falls, MN, August 13, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Gemstar Manufacturing, a custom manufacturer of hard plastic cases and parts, announces the recent addition of Paul Herskind as Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Mr. Herskind will direct all sales and marketing functions at Gemstar.

“We are very pleased to have Mr. Herskind join our team. Paul brings with him a great deal of experience which will help Gemstar better serve our customers and help continue our success., “ said Gemstar’s President, Jon Leikvold.

Mr. Herskind comes to Gemstar from Andersen Windows in Bayport, Minnesota where he was the General Sales Manager at Renewal by Andersen. Prior to that he held various sales and marketing positions at Andersen Windows and Exxon/Mobil. Paul received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and Spanish from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota and his Masters of Business Administration-International Business from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois.

About Gemstar Manufacturing
For nearly 40 years, Gemstar has been designing and manufacturing custom thermoformed, rotationally molded and injection molded cases and parts for a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications. Satisfied customers include electronics specialists, medical device manufacturers, public safety officers, photographers, military personnel, sportsmen, imaging professionals and industrial engineers. For more information, visit www.gemstarmfg.com or call 800-533-3631.

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