PATASKALA, Ohio October 1, 2024 – Ridge Corporation, a leading manufacturer of fiber reinforced thermoplastics for the transportation, marine, and recreational vehicle markets, announces the addition of Jeff Murillo as Senior Business Development Manager.  Mr.  Murillo’s addition comes at a time when Ridge is expanding their manufacturing and product base to include 50% more lamination capability and many new trailer/truck body components.

Jeff Murillo brings over 30 years of technical sales and management experience to his new role as Senior Business Development Manager.  Most of Mr. Murillo’s experience has been focused on developing engineered solutions for customers in the transportation markets by working closely with OEM and Fleet partners in technical and market development roles.

With a deep understanding of Ridge Corporation’s customer base, Mr. Murillo will play a key role in the roll out of Ridge’s new product lines which include Transcore, Trailer Helmet, and the Transcore CC Roll-up door.  Mr. Murillo will help Ridge fulfil its mission to deploy solution-oriented products that address light-weighting, durability, and long-life cycle requirements in the transportation markets. Mr. Murillo’s experience in the OES, Trailer Dealer, and the Component Manufacturing sales channels will drive Ridge’s growth in both the U.S. and Latin American markets.

“It is an honor to add an outstanding individual and Army Veteran, such as Jeff Murillo, to Ridge’s experienced leadership team.  To have someone with Jeff’s talents who so closely aligns to Ridge’s core values is huge win for the Ridge team” shared Ray McDonald Co-Founder & CEO of Ridge. “With Mr. Murillo’s addition and our continued growth, I am very confident in Ridge’s future and the fulfillment of our continued goal of supplying premium quality products with the highest levels of service and performance.”