DuPont Professional Products Expands Sales Team in Pest and Turf Markets
WILMINGTON, Del., July 22, 2009 – DuPont Professional Products today announced it is adding new talent and expanding roles within the sales organization as demand for its products grows throughout the pest management, turf and golf industries.
David Buzzelli has joined as the U.S. sales manager for the pest management market, and will oversee sales responsibilities supporting the DuPont™ Advion® family of products, including the new Advion® insect granule, and a soon-to-be-announced non-repellent broad spectrum insecticide. Buzzelli brings close to 30 years of sales leadership experience in the pest control industry, most recently serving as national sales manager.
In addition, Michael Kuflik will expand his current role to lead sales management for the U.S. turf and ornamental markets. Kuflik joined DuPont as global account manager in 2008 and coordinates U.S. and international account activities spanning across all markets. Kuflik will continue to identify opportunities and grow sales for the DuPont™ Advion® family of products, DuPont™ Acelepryn® and DuPont™ Provaunt® insecticides.
“Dave’s proven leadership and deep knowledge of the pest control industry will help us sustain and grow the fast adoption of our products nationwide,” said Mike McDermott, global business leader -- DuPont Professional Products. “We have an equally robust product pipeline for the turf and golf industries, and are pleased to have Mike’s new focus on helping us meet the demand for our environmentally smart, high-performing turf products.”
More information about DuPont Professional Products is available at www.proproducts.dupont.com.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Del., DuPont Professional Products brings the company’s tradition of science, innovation and safety to the pest and green industries. DuPont Professional Products’ global portfolio includes Acelepryn® insecticide; Advion® fire ant bait, ant gel and ant bait arena; Advion® cockroach gel bait and bait arena; Advion® mole cricket bait; Provaunt® insecticide and TranXit® herbicide.
DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.
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