The Penray Companies Inc. has announced the formation of a new management team that will work to grow sales of the company’s chemical additives and functional fluids with a new air of excitement and enthusiasm.

Industry veteran William Nonnamaker has joined Penray as senior vice president of sales. In this capacity Nonnamaker will be responsible for driving achievement of the company’s growth plan, ensuring the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction, and will also establish strategic direction for the sales function within the company’s automotive, heavy-duty, private label, and international sales efforts.

Most recently in a sales management position at Wells Vehicle Electronics, Nonnamaker brings years of experience in the automotive industry that will enable him to expand Penray’s traditional and retail business as well as growing their industrial and heavy duty businesses.

Randy Fowler assumes the position of vice president, private label, and will be responsible for enhanced focus and sales building of the company’s private-branded business. Fowler has many years in the industry.

Mark Kardon has joined Penray as director of marketing. In this role he will direct all of Penray’s marketing efforts regarding new products, product management, development of sales tools and customer communication. Kardon joins Penray from AFX Lighting Inc.

Steve Abrams has joined Penray as director of operations, with overall responsibility for manufacturing facilities, production, scheduling, shipping and materials sourcing. His background in manufacturing and process improvement, with a focus on lean, will help drive Penray’s on-going improvements in production capabilities and processes. Abrams comes to Penray from UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, and replaces the retiring Tom Chess.