Zebulon, N.C., (July 21, 2008) – Nomacorc, the world's leading producer of alternative wine closures, has named Steven Billey as North American field sales manager. Billey will be responsible for establishing and growing Nomacorc's business through the retail, wholesale, importer and winery channels that support private-label programs sold in the United States and Canada.
Billey will work through Nomacorc's current distribution network. In this role, he will also focus on education programs through the importer and distribution network to heighten awareness of Nomacorc.
"Steven's extensive field management experience and beverage alcohol industry expertise will extend Nomacorc's presence deeper in the value chain and grow our customer base in North America," said Jay Cummins, director of sales for Nomacorc LLC.
Billey joins Nomacorc from Innovative Spirits, where he served as vice president and national sales manager. Before Innovative Spirits, he held several field and category management roles with International Distillers and Vintners (Diageo), Canandaigua (Constellation) and Delicato Family Winery. He has more than 22 years of experience in the beverage alcohol industry in the United States.
About Nomacorc
Nomacorc is the worldwide leader in the growing alternative wine closure category. Dedicated to technological innovation, Nomacorc manufactures its portfolio of products using a patented co-extrusion process. As a result, Nomacorc closures provide consistent, predictable oxygen management and protect against off-flavors due to oxidation, reduction or cork taint. Nomacorc products are available through a vast network of distributors and sales agents on six continents. With more than 400 employees worldwide and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the United States, Belgium and China, Nomacorc currently produces closures at the rate of nearly 2 billion annually. For more information, visit nomacorc.com.
