KH Industries, a U.S. manufacturer of industrial grade temporary lighting and power products, announces the appointment of Craig Hefright to the position of Vice President, Sales & Business Development. Hefright will be responsible for the sales team leadership and driving growth in existing and new business with responsive account management and new product development.

Hefright brings 25+ years of engineering and account management experience to KH Industries, with his last 12 years at Truck-Lite Company, a leader in the heavy duty commercial lighting industry.

“Craig’s unique blend of experience includes a background in research, product, and market development within the industrial and commercial lighting industries.  This, combined with his strong account management and product engineering background will take KH Industries to a new level of delivering lighting and power solutions that are responsive to future and current market needs.” says Joseph Pinker, Jr., President, KH Industries.

At Truck-Lite Company, Inc., Hefright’s most recent position was Director of Product & Marketing Development where he was key account manager for Military and OEM accounts, he also led the initiative to develop market strategies on new LED products.

Hefright also served in various engineering and program management roles at OSRAM Sylvania, General Electric Corporation, Rubbermaid Company, and Corning Incorporated. Craig Hefright is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Plastics Engineering Technology and an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

KH Industries is a state-of-the-art US manufacturer of industrial-grade portable lighting and power products for the utility, fleet, construction, aviation, chemical, petroleum, marine, and agricultural industries.  KH Industries is located in Hamburg, New York.