Contractors & Industrial Supply, Inc. (CIS), an industry leader in specialty industrial rigging and crane services, announces the addition of Jason West to its management team. As the new National Sales Manager for the CIS Electrode Handling Division, West will work together with steel mills worldwide to help them identify their equipment requirements, and institute the safest working environment possible for their employees, particularly in melt shops.

With more than 20 years working in the steel and related industries as both a supplier and a melt shop operator, and a degree in steel technology from Northeast Community College, Jason comes to CIS with a wealth of knowledge about best practices and the importance of safety in not only the steel industry, but also other metal and cement industries.

CIS’ CEO Tom Schiller says, “We are delighted to have Jason on board, and look forward to using his expertise to help our clients solve their rigging and electrode handling needs safely and effectively.

West says, “I am looking forward to working with CIS customers to help solve their technical issues.”

For more information, please visit the website www.cisrigging.com.