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Thomas Assante Appointed President of Brasscraft Manufacturing Company

Novi, MICH – Brasscraft Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of plumbing products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Assante as President for the Company, effective immediately.

Mr. Assante comes to Brasscraft Mfg. Co. as a 17 year veteran from one of its sister companies – Delta Faucet Company – where he held a variety of positions, most recently Chief Information Officer.  During the five years he spent in this role, he led the cultural transformation of the Information Services Department and successful implementation of SAP.  As Director of Strategic Marketing, Tom also led Delta’s entry into e-business and product information management and the development and execution of a strategy to integrate one of Masco’s former business units, Masco Bath, into Delta Faucet Company, which eventually led to significant improvement in operating profit. Tom has also held positions of increasing responsibility in manufacturing and supply chain.

“I am very confident in Tom’s ability to lead the Brasscraft team. In addition to his breadth of experience and demonstrated ability to deliver results, he has proven himself to be a great leader of people,” said Richard O’Reagan, Masco Corporation’s Group President, Global Plumbing.

Tom is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering.

“I am incredibly honored to join Brasscraft Mfg. Co. and to help lead the company into the future.  With the company’s impressive track record and its legacy of a diverse, market-leading and best-in-class product portfolio, I look forward to tackling the many exciting opportunities and challenges of today’s’ market,” said Mr. Assante.

About Brasscraft Manufacturing Company

Brasscraft Manufacturing Company, a Masco-owned company, is a leading manufacturer of plumbing products for use in the new construction and repair and remodel markets. Founded in 1946, Brasscraft is headquartered in Novi, Michigan, and has manufacturing facilities throughout the continental United States. Brasscraft Mfg. Co.’s principal brand names are BrassCraft®, Plumbshop® and Cobra®. 

Media Contact:
Jill Shippy
Brasscraft Manufacturing Co.
248.374.3748

jshippy@brasscrafthq.com

 

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