FRD-USA ANNOUNCES NEW NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL SALES MANAGER FOR ITS BREAKER ATTACHMENT DIVISION

KENT, OH – June 22, 2023 – FRD-USA announces the appointment of James “Skip” Barnes as Regional Sales Manager for North Central Region, Breaker / Attachment Division.

In this role, Barnes will be responsible for strengthening relationships and volume with the company’s dealer network and increasing breaker attachment sales. His territory includes Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Central Canada. Barnes takes over for Tim Carroll who, after 13 years in the position, has transitioned within FRD-USA to serve as the Regional Sales Manager for the company’s Western Region.

Barnes joins FRD-USA from the dealership level, bringing several years of experience with attachments and various carriers.

About FRD-USA

FRD-USA  is a leading manufacturer of blasthole drills, breakers and other attachments, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of FURUKAWA ROCK DRILL CO., LTD.

FRD-USA operates two divisions in North and Central America, with headquarters in Kent, Ohio and a full-service facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  As a technology company, our products are always on the leading edge, incorporating all the latest equipment advancements to increase reliability, ease of operation and safety.

The Breaker / Attachment Division (formerly Kent Demolition Tool) specializes in attachments for compact utility loaders, skid steers, mini excavators, backhoes and excavators. FRD-USA breakers and attachments are built to last; and offer innovative features such as mono-block body design, the elimination of thru-bolts, improved internal grease routing and patented dust intake prevention systems, our  breaker technology represents our ongoing commitment to innovation, durability and quality operation.