CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (March 16, 2015) – Hammond Manufacturing Company Limited is announced the addition of Andreas Sobotta as vice president of North American Sales & Marketing. They believe his experience and talent will be valuable as Hammond focuses on significant long-term growth in Canada and particularly the U.S. The electrical enclosure team looks to further develop sales and marketing programs and create more synergies between the Canadian and USA groups. Andreas has held senior roles in the electrical/controls worlds for many years. Most recently, Andreas held the role of national sales manager with Davis Controls. He has also held Canadian-based roles as vice president of marketing with Festo, business unit manager with Siemens and co-general manager/director of sales and marketing at Phoenix Contact. “I am thrilled to join such a great company and be part of an excellent sales, marketing and management team,” Andreas says. “We look forward to working with such an experienced sales and marketing professional; and we are confident we can reach our ambitious targets,” Rob Hammond, chairman and CEO, adds.