Hillsdale, MI – Great Lakes Filters is happy to announce that Matt Utley has rejoined the team as Vice President of Business Development. He will be heading up new business as well as maintaining current client relationships. Matt began his career with Great Lakes Filters in 1993 as a sales engineer and over time quickly moved up the ranks securing business with clients from automotive, agriculture, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and medical, and utility to name a few. After 7 years with Great Lakes he left to start his own business, with the same entrepreneurial spirit that Great Lakes Filters embraces as a member of the Acme Group of companies.
“I really wanted to come back to Great Lakes Filters because I perceived a lack of expertise in the marketplace in terms of product offerings and service, and I believe Great Lakes is poised to grab a large share of the market with its products, superior service and knowledge base.” said Matt Utley.
“His devotion to the client and our company is clear. He continually burns the midnight oil and pounds the pavement to get the job done. Moreover, his commitment to come back to Great Lakes Filters is the biggest testament we can give to our clients- both present and future! We are thrilled to have him and we are looking forward to continuing to grow our business with his guidance.” said James Colman, President and CEO of the Acme Group.
This year also marks Great Lakes Filters 60th year of service. They have a new look and a new website reflecting their dedication to bring another 60 years of innovation into the market. They are committed to being the market leader in high tech filtration fabrics, filtration media conversion, and full process optimization.
About Great Lakes Filters
Great Lakes Filters is a privately owned company, supplying filters and filtration products to a wide range of industries since 1951. They are part of The Acme Group of companies – a group of companies dedicated to the fabric and textile industry, serving industrial customers since 1917. This collaboration allows the group to draw on the engineering, technical experience and capabilities of the other members of the Acme Group including Acme Mills, Fairway Innovations, Fairway Products and Ervins Group – all Michigan based companies.
Great Lakes Filters are experts in providing filters, filter fabrics and filtration solutions for a wide variety of applications. They have the experience and knowledge to select the right media and the right product for any filtration requirement, and have been a pioneer in industrial filtration for nearly 60 years. For more information, please visit them on the web at www.greatlakesfilters.com.






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