Red Dot Names Robert Gardiner National Sales Manager, Aftermarket

Robert GardinerSEATTLE, Wash. (March 4, 2011)—Red Dot Corp., a leader in heating and air conditioning for commercial and military vehicles, today announced the appointment of Robert Gardiner as national sales manager for the company’s aftermarket business.

“Robert is the ideal person to lead our aftermarket sales organization,” said Bruce Channer, vice president and chief financial officer, Red Dot. “He has strong relationships with our warehouse distributors and field sales representatives, and has been integral to the success of our private-label OE parts programs. Most importantly, Robert’s knowledge of our product line and aftermarket programs gives us continuity heading into Spring 2011.”

Gardiner started his career at Red Dot in 1982 and has worked in nearly every area of the business, including managerial roles in aftermarket sales, distribution, and customer support. He most recently served as marketing manager.

Red Dot is the premier provider of aftermarket HVAC units and replacement parts for heavy-duty vehicles and off-highway equipment. The company has a worldwide network of nearly 200 authorized aftermarket or export distributors in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. It offers the industry’s most comprehensive catalog of all-makes parts, accessories, and unit kits, and supplies private label HVAC parts for some of the most trusted brand names in their industries.

Red Dot designs and builds premium climate control components, integrated systems, replacement parts, and aftermarket units for demanding on- and off-highway environments all over the world. Product applications include vehicles and equipment used in construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, military, commercial freight, and fire/rescue services.

Based in Seattle, Red Dot has 400 employees in the United States, Europe, Mexico, and China, and more than 175 aftermarket distributor locations in North America. www.reddotcorp.com