Press Release | Wiha Tools USA
MONTICELLO, MN – June 29, 2020
Wiha Tools is proud to announce the appointment of Eric Iverson to the role of Controller. Eric will succeed Frank Tauer, who led the American finance team for over 12 years and is responsible for developing a foundation that has allowed the Wiha Tools to grow into the largest Wiha subsidiary.
Wiha Tools is proud to announce the appointment of Eric Iverson to the role of Controller. Eric will succeed Frank Tauer, who led the American finance team for over 12 years and is responsible for developing a foundation that has allowed the Wiha Tools to grow into the largest Wiha subsidiary.
Mr. Iverson joins Wiha Tools from Pinnacle Climate Technologies, where he served as Controller and was responsible for corporate finance, treasury, tax, accounting, internal controls, and risk management. Prior to Pinnacle, Iverson worked at Optium360, Mosaic Company, Carlson Companies, and Deloitte & Touché. At each company, Eric held various positions with increased responsibilities. Eric holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of North Dakota and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas. Eric maintains an active CPA license in Minnesota.
“I am excited to have Mr. Iverson join Wiha Tools and focus on our continued revenue and profitability growth. Eric is a strong leader, and his finance experience and his readiness to drive synergies and efficiencies will provide us the opportunity to scale the business effectively,” said Patrick Di Perno, Divisional President, and Managing Director.
Iverson commented, “I look forward to leading the American finance team and partnering with my colleagues around the world to drive strategic initiatives across the business. It is exciting to be joining Wiha USA during a time of significant expansion.”
About Wiha Tools
Founded in 1939, Wiha has become a leading global manufacturer of hand tools and solutions for professional tradespeople and industrial markets. Currently, over 1000 Wiha employees manufacture and market award-winning Wiha premium tools. A host of awards underline that Wiha has set the standard in functionality, design, and quality.
Willi Hahn Corporation USA dba Wiha Tools is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wiha Werkzeuge Gmbh Schonach, Germany.
Wiha Tools USA has developed into the largest subsidiary of Wiha Worldwide offering over 3,500 products from our Monticello, Minnesota based North American Headquarters. Wiha Tools USA services all of North, Central and South America.
With over 80 years of manufacturing experience Wiha has become a world leader in the production of premium quality German hand tools with a focus on application-driven design, engineered specifically for professional tradespeople. Wiha’s commitment is to safety, premium quality and excellence at the highest level, unparalleled customer service and community engagement, and to constantly and continuously improve our application-driven designs and production efficiencies.
The family-owned company is recognized, as a TOP 100 most innovative medium-sized German enterprise and received the Manufacturing Excellence Award (MX Award) as the best German SME (Small Medium Enterprise). Wiha is the first-hand tool manufacturer in the world to receive the internationally recognized AGR (Aktion Gesunder Rücken) seal of approval. Wiha’s innovative approach offers real added value and user benefits in terms of increased efficiency and functionality in everyday work. www.wihatools.com
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