Guardair Corporation, the largest U.S. manufacturer of OSHA compliant safety air guns and pneumatic vacuums, is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Wysk as the new Director of Global Supply Chain. Mark brings 30 years of industrial purchasing management experience, including international sourcing, tool industry knowledge, and materials expertise.

In his new role at Guardair, Mark will support manufacturing through innovative sourcing strategies and optimizing cost-saving opportunities in conjunction with annual operating plans. His focus is building and strengthening partnerships providing true strategic relationships. "Mark's expertise in improving productivity, quality and efficiency of supply chain operations is a tremendous asset as we continue to grow" states Tom Tremblay, President of Guardair Corporation. "We are thrilled to have him join our team." Mark was most recently the Corporate Director of Procurement at Simonds International. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Manager of Global Sourcing for Lenox.

Mark holds a MS in Engineering Management and a BS in Mechanical Engineering, both from Western New England College. He currently serves as the President of the Institute for Supply Management of Western New England and has published articles in Supply Chain World Magazine and Cutting Tool Engineering.

About Guardair Corporation Guardair Corporation is a leading manufacturer of best-in-class pneumatic tools and gasket cutters. Founded 75 years ago, the company operates three distinct brands: Guardair Safety Air Guns & Pneumatic Vacuums, AirSpade, and Allpax. The Guardair Safety Air Guns & Pneumatic Vacuums brand offers air guns, syphon spray guns, compressed air-powered vacuums, and pneumatic accessories. AirSpade is the leading manufacturer of pneumatic soil excavation tools, and Allpax is the largest manufacturer of gasket cutters in America. Guardair Corporation has earned a reputation for durable products that maximize safety, productivity, performance, and operator comfort.