E-Z LOK Appoints Desert Distribution as Sales Representative for Southwest Region!
By Ashutosh Arora
E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer of threaded inserts for metal, plastic, and wood, has expanded its sales network by partnering with Desert Distribution to represent its products in the Southwest region of the United States. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Desert Distribution will now cover Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah, helping E-Z LOK expand its reach and strengthen its presence in these key markets.
Desert Distribution’s sales team, which includes Jo Ann Morris, David Palmquist, and John Wachman, will manage the entire line of E-Z LOK products. Desert Distribution is well-regarded for handling a wide range of fastener lines and providing robust sales support, product training, and OEM development services to distributors, manufacturers, and end users, including DIY businesses.
Jo Ann Morris, Managing Partner at Desert Distribution, brings 32 years of experience in the fastener industry. With a background in Business from Arizona State University, Morris has worked with fastener distributors, manufacturers, and OEMs throughout her career. She started at Copper State Bolt & Nut Company as a Regional Sales Manager before joining Desert Distribution in 2014 as a Sales Business Development representative. In addition to her role at Desert, Morris also serves as Marketing Director for the Fastener Training Institute, further demonstrating her industry expertise.
David Palmquist, the Sales Manager for California at Desert Distribution, adds 27 years of experience in the fastener industry, with a focus on manufacturing, outside processing, and application engineering. Palmquist previously held managerial positions at ND Industries, where he served as Manager and General Manager.
John Wachman, the founding partner of Desert Distribution, established the company in 2001 with the aim of providing professional sales representation for engineered fastener and component suppliers. With a deep understanding of the industry and a proven track record, Wachman plays a key role in the company’s continued success.
The collaboration between E-Z LOK and Desert Distribution is expected to bring significant growth to the Southwest market. E-Z LOK’s Director of Sales & Marketing, Kyle Lindsly-Roach, expressed excitement about the partnership, saying, “John, Jo, and David have long been involved in the fastener industry and bring a wealth of knowledge and connections in the growing Southwest market. We look forward to the opportunity to work together and continue to grow the territory.”
With the addition of Desert Distribution, E-Z LOK aims to enhance its sales efforts and provide better support to its customers across the Southwest, leveraging the team’s extensive experience and connections within the fastener industry.
