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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chris Petrick, CEO
Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
Media Contacts:Cindy Weinschreider Traci Schaefer Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. TLS Communications, Inc. 847-801-1611 [email protected] [email protected]
BRETFORD APPOINTS CHRIS PETRICK AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CHICAGO – January 7, 2010 – Bretford Manufacturing, Inc., manufacturer of dependable furniture products
that improve how people work and learn, today announced that Chris Petrick has been named chief executive
officer for the company, effective immediately. In his new role, Petrick is responsible for leading the 61-year-
old family business, which consists of nearly 350 employees, 450,000 square feet of production space, and
thousands of technology furniture products for schools and businesses.
“Bretford is a family business – my father and uncle started the company in 1948, and my brother and I have
continued ownership,” explained Dave Petrick, former CEO and current chairman of Bretford Manufacturing,
Inc. “While I intend to remain in the business, the time has come to transition this role to the next generation in
our family. Chris understands Bretford to the core, having worked in nearly all the departments over the years.
His experience and leadership talent are exactly what Bretford partners and customers need in order to
continue thriving in this new decade.”
Chris Petrick joined Bretford in 1991 after earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas. Prior to
accepting his new position, he served as director of sales and director of marketing, and held numerous
territory, product and marketing management positions at the company. He was an integral part of the internal
team that brought Bretford into the Contract market space. He is also a member of BIFMA (The Business and
Furniture Manufacturer’s Association) and is on the show planning committee for NSSEA (National School
Supply & Equipment Association).
With this new organization, Mike Briggs will remain in his role as president of Bretford, concentrating his
efforts on the sales, marketing and customer service support functions within the business.
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About Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
Bretford designs and manufactures dependable furniture products that are built to last for decades and are
created to improve how people work and learn. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Franklin Park, Ill.,
Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. holds more than six decades of expertise dedicated solely to the design and
manufacture of furniture solutions. With nearly 350 employees and 450,000 square feet of production space,
the company offers smart furniture designs that support evolving technology, enabling institutions,
organizations and corporations to increase productivity and efficiency. Bretford’s superior workmanship and
environmentally compliant manufacturing and operation practices ensure dependable products, many of which
are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®. Bretford products are backed by a 12-year standard
warranty and the industry’s best 20-year standard warranty on library furniture.
