Outdura expands sales force

Casual Living Staff -- Casual Living, 5/4/2011 3:40:58 PM

HUDSON, N.C. — Outdura Corp., a division of Sattler North America, has announced the addition of two new sales representatives in Frank Cauce and Marshall Black.

Cauce will represent Outdura in Latin America with more than 20 years of experience calling on manufacturers, designers, wholesalers and retailers in the territory. His agency, Frank Cauce Textile Agency, operates a showroom in Miami where Outdura products will be featured. He is assisted in the agency by his wife Joanie. Cauce is the former international sales manager for Kravet Fabrics.

With 21 years of experience in the textile sales industry, Marshall Black will represent Outdura for the retail segment. He currently represents Valdese Weavers, Circa 1801, Home Fabrics and V.I.P. He previously represented Kravet Fabrics/Portfolio Textiles for 15 years. Black received a B.A. in interior design with a minor in marketing at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C.. He also served as the president of the ASID chapters for North Carolina and South Carolina.

Cauce will coordinate market activities with Jeff Jimison, VP of marine/awning and international sales. Black will work closely with Natalie Scott, VP of sales and marketing, casual furniture.

"The addition of these talented sales professionals will enhance our ability to grow and expand Outdura across multiple fabric segments and well beyond traditional markets," said C.P. Davis, CEO. "These representatives are consummate, customer-driven professionals with an unmatched passion for building brands. We are excited about Frank and Marshall joining our organization and expect them to make an immediate impact on our business."