Torrance, CA, May 24th, 2010 -- IPD, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Ahmed Hassan as the new Regional Manager for their Middle East and North Africa Region. Hassan will be based in Cairo Egypt and be responsible for further development of the IPD product line within the region.

“Ahmed has an engineering degree from Ain Shams University as well as an MBA in Marketing from Arab Academy Graduate School of Business and over nine years of technical sales and marketing experience with a large industrial engine distributor, states Bob Straw, IPD VP Sales and Marketing. “His strong background in industrial engines makes him an ideal fit for IPD and as we expand our already strong presence in the Middle East. Having a seasoned Regional Manager like Hassan is key” Straw continues. IPD's goal is to continue to expand our presence through our valued Distributors and Rebuilders throughout the region.

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For your information, Ahmed Hassan can be contracted though our IPD European warehouse (phone: +45 7550 7666 or fax: +45 7550 8965) or directly at +20 10 1718587 or email ahassan@ipd-europe.dk. For additional information please contact Melissa Bosworth, at mbosworth@ipdparts.com.