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JERICHO, NYPurolator International announces the appointment of Michael Lamanna as Strategic Account Executive responsible for customer support, sales and business development for the company’s largest accounts in the Northeast.  Lamanna comes to Purolator International with over 20 years of international sales experience with DHL Airways and DHL Express.  He will be based in Purolator International’s Norwalk, Conn. office, working for the Corporate Sales Team that reports to Jon Routledge, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

“I’d like to welcome Michael Lamanna to Purolator International,” said Routledge.  “His impressive background at DHL demonstrates his strong ability to attract and retain clients by developing strategies for their transportation and logistical needs.  We’re confident that Michael will excel in this new role, and deliver superior service to our customers in the Northeast.”

Before joining Purolator International, Lamanna served as National Account Manager for DHL Express in Norwalk, Conn., serving accounts such as General Electric and Atlas Air.  He spent more than 20 years with the company in a sales capacity where he consistently was named to the Sales Champion Club and received awards for campaign and sales excellence.

“Purolator International is renowned in the industry for providing superior service for businesses shipping to, from and within Canada,” said Lamanna.  “I’m excited to join the company and leverage my background in international sales to grow our regional customer base.”

He earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Western New England College.  Michael lives in South Salem, NY with his wife Mary and sons Michael and Jeffrey.

About Purolator International
Purolator International is a subsidiary of Purolator Inc., Canada’s largest integrated parcel and freight delivery services provider.  Purolator International specializes in the air and surface forwarding of Express, Freight and Parcel shipments, customs brokerage, and fulfillment and delivery services to, from and within Canada.  Purolator International was recently named to the “Top 100 Great Supply Chain Partners” list by Supply Chain Brain magazine.

In addition to facilities throughout New York, Purolator International has locations in key U.S. and Canadian markets including Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Montreal, Nashville, Newark, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Raleigh/Durham, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Saint Louis, Toronto, and Vancouver.

For more information about Purolator International, visit www.purolatorinternational.com.