Press Release

Greg Langston - VP of Sales

Gregory Langston named VP of Sales.

The Harris Products Group announces the appointment of Gregory Langston to Vice President of Sales.

Mason, OH / August 25, 2008 / - The Harris Products Group announced today the appointment of Gregory Langston to Vice President of Sales.

The Harris Products Group is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gregory M. Langston to the position of Vice President of Sales. All Harris Regional Managers, National Account Managers and Global Account Managers in North America will report to Mr. Langston.

Mr. Langston has extensive senior executive experience, holding the title of President with many successful companies, including a market leading steel fabrication company and a communications company. Under his direction, these companies experienced outstanding growth, with revenues ranging from $220M to $1.1B. A graduate of Purdue University with a B.S. in General Management, Mr. Langston has lived in seven different countries in his previous management positions.

Dave Nangle, President and CEO of Harris Products Group states, “The Harris Management Team has been strengthened by the appointment of Greg Langston. Mr. Langston’s extensive leadership and experience will be invaluable in driving Harris sales in North America and worldwide.”

The Harris Products Group, A Lincoln Electric Company, is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of cutting, welding, brazing, and soldering equipment and consumables and gas distribution systems.  Harris Products Group products are sold and used in over 90 countries. For more information about the Harris Products Group and its products and services, please visit the company's web site at www.harrisproductsgroup.com.