SARVER, PA, Jan. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Manac Trailers USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jerry Rothwell as its new Regional Sales Manager for Southeast US. Jerry joins Manac with more than 25 years of experience in sales and support. Prior his arrival at Manac, he held the position of Director of Business Development for a US Specialized Equipment Trailer Manufacturer.

Jerry is customer-driven with an extensive knowledge of the transportation industry. He is known for his ability to forge strong and lasting relationships with dealers and customers. Jerry will be responsible for overseeing Manac's actual dealership base and developing new partnerships for Manac in the Southeast US territory.

Jerry studied business at Troy University, Troy, Alabama and holds a Business Degree from Bevill State Community College, Jasper, Alabama. Jerry also served six years in the US Navy. He then entered the transportation industry as a Truck Manager for a National Truck Rental & Leasing Company. This position led him to a successful dealership Sales Manager appointment for a Heavy Equipment Rental & Leasing company. Finally Jerry transitioned to become VP of Dealer Sales and later Director of Heavy Haul Business Development for a major trailer manufacturer.

"We have identified growth opportunities for Manac in this region and knew we needed to bring on a new team member to seize these opportunities," said Tom Ramsden, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Manac Inc. "Jerry was the perfect candidate. He has a solid understanding of our industry, is a great communicator and he brings a proven track record in sales. He will be a tremendous asset to our customers and dealers on many levels."

Jerry is based in Alabama and can be reached at the following number: (205) 275 0723.

About Manac Inc.

Manac is the largest manufacturer of trailers in Canada and a leader in the manufacturing of specialty trailers in North America. Manac offers a wide range of vans, flatbeds and specialty trailers such as dumps, low beds, grain hoppers, chassis, chip and logging trailers, all of which are sold in Canada and the United States under the recognized brands Manac®, CPS®, Peerless®, Darkwing®, UltraPlate®, Ultravan and Liddell Canada®. Manac services the heavy-duty trailer industry for the highway transportation, construction, energy, mining, forestry and agricultural sectors and manufactures its trailers in facilities located in Saint-Georges, QC, Penticton, BC as well as Oran and Kennett, MO.

SOURCE Manac Inc.