Encon Safety Products is pleased to welcome Hardy Sides as PPE Business Unit Manager. Hardy will lead Encon's efforts to dramatically increase its presence in the Personal Protection Market with brands like Veratti®, NASCAR®, and Guard-Dogs, Aggressive Eyewear®.  Hardy will also utilize his knowledge in product development and channel sales to increase Encon's awareness in the markets it serves.

Mr. Sides joins Encon® from APG, LP where he served as General Manager of the Plastic Products Division. He has over thirteen years of experience in the PPE industry with the development of new products and innovative methods of increasing profitability. "I welcome the opportunity to lend my experience and expertise to a successful and forward-looking company such as Encon Safety Products", was Hardy's welcomed response to his introduction.