Derby names Claude Dion retail accounts manager

QUEBEC CITY — Derby Building Products, manufacturer of the Novik and Tando brands of exterior cladding, announced the appointment of Claude Dion as national account manager (retail), Canada. The new role includes developing and negotiating agreements with all key corporate and regional decision-makers to help support Novik brand growth. Dion will also be responsible for sales, training and merchandising activities within these accounts. “Claude has extensive experience in the Canadian market from both the manufacturing and retail sides of the business.  Claude’s knowledge in this area will be invaluable as we continue to grow and gain additional exposure for our Novik brand,” said Ralph Bruno, Derby’s CEO. Dion was most recently consultant and project manager for Meunier Industrial Tools.