Gary Dean Joins CRL as Director of Sales and Marketing




Los Angeles, CA – C.R. Laurence Co. Inc., (CRL), a leading global supplier to the glazing, railing, architectural, construction, industrial, and automotive industries, is pleased to announce that Gary Dean has joined the company as Director of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Gary will be responsible for business development strategies and programmes for the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and new markets, as the company continues to develop its global growth plan.


Gary has over 24 years of experience in the glass industry. Prior to joining CRL, Gary served as CEO of Bohle America. With Bohle for over 12 years, Gary also served as Managing Director of Bohle UK.

Lloyd Talbert, President of CRL, comments, “We’re very pleased to announce this new appointment. Gary will have an important role in our continuing global initiatives and in developing new strategies. Our recent acquisitions of Tajima, Jackson Manufacturing, KCS, and Blumcraft, as well as the significant expansion of our manufacturing and distribution facilities, greatly benefit our customers, providing them with additional high quality products and services. These strategic initiatives require expanded marketing programmes, and Gary will be instrumental in spearheading them. “

Currently residing in England, Gary will be relocating to CRL’s corporate headquarters in California. Talbert adds, “Gary is currently in the process of developing a strategic marketing plan for CRL’s activities in the United Kingdom and Europe. With our new expanded facilities in Manchester and Stuttgart, and our growing customer base in the UK and Europe, it is important that we help our customers there understand the extensive amount of products, technical expertise, and manufacturing experience we can offer them.”

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. is a leading manufacturer and global supplier to the glazing, railing, architectural, construction, industrial, and automotive industries. Offering more than 50,000 products, the company serves the industry from 28 locations throughout North America, Europe, and Australia.

In the UK: For additional information, contact CRL by Freephone: 00 800 0421 6144, Phone: 44 (0) 1706 863 600; Free Fax: 00 800 0262 3299, Fax: 44 (0) 1706 869 860, or visit CRL’s current location on Gorrels Way in the Trans-Pennine Trading Estate, Rochdale, England.

CRL’s products and catalogues can be viewed on the company’s extensive website crlaurence.co.uk.

Website: crlaurence.co.uk