Eriez names managing director for Eriez – Europe

Eriez, headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania, has promoted Gareth Meese to managing director of Eriez – Europe, where he will be responsible for driving growth and development, ensuring that the subsidiary’s plans align with the organization’s worldwide corporate strategies.

Meese began his career with Eriez as an export sales engineer at the company's Cardiff operations, progressing to various other roles within Eriez. Most recently, he served as regional sales director – EMEA, where he led Eriez’s strategic sales efforts for Europe, the Middle East, India and Northern Africa. 

“Gareth will focus on critical initiatives related to people development, process improvements, technology advancements and the continued advancement of Eriez as a global solutions provider," says Eric Nelson, vice president, International Operations and Business Development, who adds that Meese will take on many new challenges in his new role. 

“Gareth’s exceptional ability to grow sales, combined with his proven expertise in motivating and mentoring his team, will be vital to the ongoing success of Eriez-Europe," Nelson says.

Eriez designs, manufactures and markets separation technologies on six continents through 12 owned international subsidiaries and an extensive sales representative network.