Proliance Industries Names Michael Barbee Vice President of Sales

2008-05-05 23:40:01 -

- Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX:PLI), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket heat exchange and temperature control products for automotive and heavy-duty applications, today announced the appointment of Michael Barbee as Vice President of Sales. He previously was Group Vice President for the Southeast Group of Genuine Parts/NAPA, where he spent 24 years, starting as a management trainee.

"We are very pleased to have an individual of such broad sales and executive experience, market knowledge and accomplishment as Mike join Proliance," said William ("Bill") J. Long, III, Proliance Executive Vice President, to whom Mr. Barbee will report. "In Mike's role he will provide leadership to our Domestic Business sales team, which is dedicated to serving customers in our wholesale and retail distribution channel. Mike brings a distinguished record of achievement combined with broad knowledge of the aftermarket to his new role and his leadership skills will prove highly valuable to our Company."

In his NAPA career, Mr. Barbee progressed steadily through various sales roles and increasing responsibility, including Regional General Manager, Division Vice President, Vice President of Distribution and, most recently, Group Vice President. He has received several awards from NAPA, including three President's Awards and the Triple Crown Performance Award. Prior to joining NAPA, Mike taught in the California school systems.

Mr. Barbee holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Humboldt State University.

About Proliance International, Inc.

Proliance International, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket heat transfer and temperature control products for automotive and heavy-duty applications serving North America, Central America and Europe.

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