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Nov 20, 2020

Phillips Industries Adds Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to Organization

Phillips Industries Adds Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to Organization
 
Santa Fe Springs, CA (November 20, 2020) Phillips Industries has named Tom Peterson to the position of senior mechanical design engineer.
 
In his new role, Peterson will be responsible for designing and developing innovative product solutions for the commercial vehicle industry.  He will report directly to Rob Myers, president of the Phillips Aftermarket Business Unit.
 
 “Phillips Industries has a long history of answering industry challenges with the right products to solve them,” commented Myers in announcing Peterson’s new position.  “Tom has the relevant experience, and more importantly, the right attitude to continue this work.  We are pleased to add him to our organization.”
 
Peterson originally joined Phillips Industries in June 2006 as a design engineer.  In 2018 he accepted the position of mechanical systems engineer working at Phillips Connect.  Peterson attended Citrus College and lives in Glendora, CA, with his wife and two children.  His interests include outdoor activities, cooking, travel and music.
 
About Phillips Industries

Based in Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA Phillips Industries is a leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced electrical and air brake system components, as well as electronic solutions for communicating vehicle data to fleets and their drivers for the commercial truck and trailer industry.  Phillips’ products are standard on nearly 100% of Class 8 trucks, more than 50% of all trailers manufactured in North America, and can be purchased at virtually all premium distributors.  Phillips has manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the US and Canada, as well as Mexico, China, and Europe. Phillips maintains active membership in key industry associations including TMC, SAE, Heavy Duty Manufacturing Association and various state trucking associations.  Their manufacturing facilities have earned the top quality accreditations including ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001 as well as multiple prestigious customer awards from Daimler, NAPA, and many others.
 

 
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