Marathon Brake Systems Strengthens Sales Team

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Marathon Brake Systems has made strategic additions to its North American sales team to better meet customer needs and adapt to changing market dynamics. These new personnel will support Marathon’s growth in friction products, air disc brake products, and heavy-duty shock absorbers.

Key Highlights:

• Joe Smith: Appointed as Business Development Manager for the U.S. and Canada with over 40 years of commercial truck and trailer brake experience.
• Bruce Williams: Named National Sales Director/National Accounts for the U.S., bringing extensive experience in shock absorbers and brakes.
• Joshua Epstein: Manages Export Sales for light automotive products in the U.S. and Canada, focusing on OEM and aftermarket channels.

Joe Smith has been appointed as Business Development Manager for Marathon in the U.S. and Canada, reporting to the President of Marathon. With over 40 years of commercial truck and trailer brake experience, Mr. Smith has expertise in both drum and air disc products. He has worked for several key friction manufacturers and will collaborate closely with sales and marketing to grow the North American business.

Bruce Williams has been named Marathon’s National Sales Director/National Accounts for the U.S., reporting to the President of Marathon. Mr. Williams has extensive experience at the WD/Dealer level and managing accounts and sales groups for a large multi-product line manufacturer. His background in shock absorbers and brakes is expected to drive further growth in the U.S. heavy-duty market.

Joshua Epstein joins Marathon to manage Export Sales for light automotive products in the U.S. and Canada. He brings extensive experience in both OEM and aftermarket channels, particularly in wheel and powertrain accessories. Mr. Epstein will focus on expanding sales for aluminum and steel wheels, shock absorbers, leaf springs, and clutches in the light automotive markets.

About Marathon Brake Systems:

Marathon Brake Systems has served the North American trucking industry for over 25 years. The company offers a comprehensive range of friction materials, including brake linings and pads for drum, air, and hydraulic disc brakes used in general over-the-road and transit applications, as well as severe-duty vehicles such as liquid tanker, grain, cement, logging, sand and gravel, oil delivery, and refuse trucks. Marathon’s products are made with higher density friction material formulations, providing superior wear resistance, brake/water fading resistance, and structural integrity.

Marathon’s aftermarket linings are manufactured in world-class, ISO-certified facilities, meeting or exceeding the highest global standards. With an industry-leading fill rate of over 95%, Marathon ships products within a day or two of receiving orders. Additionally, an experienced support team is available to help customers find the right solutions for their brake or friction needs.

For more information, visit www.MarathonBrake.com.