Acton Named New Global Sales VP for Tingue

Tingue, Brown & Co., Saddle Brook, NJ, recently promoted Ty Acton to vice president, sales, for its laundry divisions worldwide, according to a news release.

After driving nearly 10 consecutive years of sharp growth in sales and in share of market as national sales manager, Acton will lead the organization's global sales efforts for both Tingue, Brown & Co. and its Talley Machinery laundry parts and equipment division, the release said.

Acton earned the promotion for his overall performance and leadership in developing a team of knowledgeable, hard-working salespeople who understand the importance of integrity, expertise and personal service, said David Tingue, fourth-generation CEO. “Ty raised the bar for what is considered excellence and his role is expanding accordingly with the results he's driven,” says Tingue. “He's established a supportive culture that drives everyone to excel individually but also to work together as a team, and that approach has been inspirational throughout the organization.”

Acton's promotion brings the sales team into alignment with the company's overall, global business strategy. Integrating sales and customer service operations, the position creates structural efficiencies aimed at delivering on the commitment to provide high quality products with superior, expert personal service on a worldwide scale.

Acton said he looks forward to expanding his role in assisting Tingue’s growth. “Coaching this team of professionals and seeing them grow and succeed is incredibly gratifying,” he said. “I’m eager to support our team in the effort to continue this pace of growth on a global playing field.”