Major Wire vice president of sales retires

André Mathieu

James Siler

Major Wire Industries Limited, Candiac, Quebec, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of screen media solutions, announced the retirement of Gary Pederson as the vice president of sales, as of Sept. 30, 2016, after 17 years of loyal services.

As of Oct. 1 2016, the two new vice presidents will take his place. James Siler is appointed to the position of vice president of sales for North America and André Mathieu as vice president of global business development.

“Major has grown significantly under Gary’s leadership,” says Alain Durand, president and CEO of Major Wire. “We have been the pioneer who introduced vibrating wire screens to the aggregate industry.  We thank Gary for all he has done and wish him a well-deserved and fulfilling retirement.”

Siler was previously sales director for the U.S. and has a deep knowledge of the industry and of Major’s dealer network. “I’m confident that James will help us achieve a new level of success in North America and build upon the strong foundation Gary created,” comments Durand.

Mathieu brings over 25 years of experience in international business development and market strategy within the construction, industrial and mining industries. “André will be a key asset in helping to make Major become the strong global player we aim to be,” says Durand.