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Names Chris Rahrig
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Vice
President of Supply Chain
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Jackson
Center, OH – May 2019 / Newsmaker Alert / Airstream,
Inc., maker of the iconic “silver bullet” fleet of Airstream® travel
trailers and best-in-class touring coaches, announces that seasoned manufacturing
operations professional, Chris Rahrig, has taken on the role of Vice President
of Supply Chain. Rahrig, who will lead the strategic vision, development,
implementation and measurement of long-term strategies, programs and plans
for the supply chain function at Airstream, will report directly to Justin
Humphreys, COO.
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With
more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing, operations and supply
chain management, Rahrig joins Airstream after most recently serving as
a plant manager for the Andersen Corporation. In this role, Rahrig was
responsible for entire plant operations, including safety, quality, supply
chain, manufacturing, facilities and maintenance. Rahrig also served as
a Supply Chain Manager for Andersen Corporation, where he led purchasing,
material handling, scheduling and capacity planning.
“As
we’ve grown, we’ve recognized the need and opportunity for a new level
of supply chain management.” said Bob Wheeler, President and CEO of Airstream.
“The added complexities in purchasing, from logistics to managing a global
network of suppliers, has led us to create this very important position.
Airstream is thrilled to have Chris on the team to lead these efforts and
help us navigate the entire supply eco-system into the future.”
Rahrig
received his BA and MBA from the University of Findlay. He currently resides
in Columbus, Ohio.
“I
am thrilled to be part of the Airstream team and honored to join the forward-thinking
executives at the helm,” said Chris Rahrig, Vice President of Supply Chain
for Airstream. “I look forward to build upon Airstream’s successful processes,
and further drive innovation, growth and productivity for the company.”
To
learn more or for additional information on Airstream, please visit www.Airstream.com.
About
Airstream
Airstream,
manufacturer of the iconic “silver bullet” travel trailer, is the longest-tenured
recreational vehicle manufacturer in the world. The company’s mission,
as set forth by founder Wally Byam, is to create well-designed, high-quality
products that allow people to follow their dreams and explore the world
in home-like comfort.
A steadfast
commitment to Byam’s credo, “Let’s not make changes, let’s only make improvements,”
has made the aluminum Airstream trailer a timeless classic. An unwavering
focus on innovation keeps the company at the forefront of technology and
customer experience in both the trailer and motorized sectors.
Airstream
is based in Jackson Center, Ohio, where a team of skilled craftspeople
builds each trailer by hand, adding daily to the brand’s reputation for
quality and innovation.
For
more information, please visit Airstream.com, call 877-596-6111 or mail
us at Airstream, Inc., 419 West Pike Street, P.O. Box 629, Jackson Center,
Ohio 45334.
Learn
more about Airstream, our dealers, and current travel trailer and touring
coach models at airstream.com. For the latest news on Airstream, like us
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Airstream
is subsidiary of Elkhart, IN-based Thor Industries (NYSE: THO), the world’s
largest manufacturer of RVs.
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