Protective Apparel Industry Leader Joins DragonTech® International as President of Sales

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DragonTech International, a leading provider of protective apparel, safety and occupational wear, announced today that Joe Chisolm has joined the DragonTech team as the President of Sales. Mr. Chisolm will be located in DragonTech’s Houston, Texas, office.

“Joe has a proven track record of successfully driving sales and customer responsiveness in the safety products market. Joe’s deep understanding of the protective apparel industry and the markets we serve will be a tremendous asset to our customers and the DragonTech team.”

Mr. Chisolm joins DragonTech with over 30 years of experience leading sales and operations in the protective apparel, oil and gas, and safety product industries. Most recently, Mr. Chisolm served as President & Managing Director of Kwintet USA (formerly Wenaas USA), where he was responsible for North American operations. Kwintet USA is a subsidiary of Kwintet AB, Europe’s largest manufacturer and distributor of industrial and corporate work wear and safety products. Mr. Chisolm was also Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Wilson Supply, a leading maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products company, and at Vallen Safety Supply, a leading distributor of safety products and services.

According to Mr. Chisolm, “I have been impressed by DragonTech’s commitment to product quality, on-time delivery and value. Their functional design capabilities are world-class. DragonTech is an innovator in the private label manufacturing space, and I am proud to be part of the team.”

Peter Slate, DragonTech’s Chief Executive Officer, adds, “Joe has a proven track record of successfully driving sales and customer responsiveness in the safety products market. Joe’s deep understanding of the protective apparel industry and the markets we serve will be a tremendous asset to our customers and the DragonTech team.”

About DragonTech International

DragonTech International is an innovative developer, manufacturer and supplier of protective clothing and occupational wear to industries where worker safety is critical, including oil & gas, utilities, automotive, military, public/private security and fire. DragonTech products are offered in a variety of styles and materials for hazardous and non-hazardous environments. DragonTech provides a complete solution for its customers including development of technical specifications and customized designs, rapid prototyping and manufacturing capacity to handle the product needs of even the largest customers. DragonTech utilizes top quality fabrics, materials and features that incorporate durability, comfort and style.

For more information on DragonTech and its products visit www.dragon-tech.com.