SureWerx names new U.S. operations chief

ELGIN - SureWerx, a global provider of professional tool, equipment and safety products, has named Christian Wiltrout as president of SureWerx USA.

Wiltrout comes to SureWerx USA from with Optimas OE Solutions, where he was president. Americas. He brings extensive industry and product expertise in the industrial distribution space and a visionary leadership style, the company said in a release. He has also held positions as president of Sundberg America and senior vice president of supply chain and planning at Lawson Products in Chicago.

"I am pleased to have Christian join the SureWerx USA team. He will bring a wealth of experience at a critical stage of growth and expansion for our company," states Chris Baby, CEO of Canada-based SureWerx.