CERATIZIT, an Illinois-based provider of custom tooling products for the metalworking industry, has appointed Dave Conger as national sales manager for its west region.

Based in Texas, Conger brings with him 26 years of cutting tool industry sales leadership experience and three years of hands-on machining expertise. Throughout his career, Conger has led sales teams and productivity efforts at national and regional levels, the company said.

"Success has everything to do with listening and reacting to customer needs with passion and professionalism," Conger said. "I'm excited to offer solutions from a world-class tooling supplier that enable customers to optimize their machining operations."

For more information, visit CERATIZIT.com.