HASTINGS, Neb. – The Dutton-Lainson Company’s Board of
Directors recently elected William Lainson Hermes as
president of the firm, the company reported in a
statement today.
Hermes joined the company in 1996, and has held numerous
positions in both sales and production management areas,
according to Dutton-Lainson. He was elected vice
president and plant manager in 2003 and will continue as
the manager of the Manufacturing Division, the company
reported.
William Hermes represents the fourth generation of the
Lainson family in the corporation. Charles Hermes, who
has served as president of the company since 1974, was
elected by the Board of Directors to serve as CEO.
The Dutton-Lainson Company said it manufactures over 200
marine, hardware, automotive, agricultural, and
industrial products, including its StrongArm electric
winches; D-L hand winches, couplers, tongue jacks, and
trailer accessories; Golden Rod oilers, fuel tank
filters, fence stretcher splicers, grease guns, and a
line of towing products.
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