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TAMRON ENHANCES SALES & MARKETING TEAMS WITH NEW HIRE

Rob Moody Takes on Dual Position with Four-State Sales
Territory and Technical Representative Responsibilities

August 29, 2008, Commack, NY - Tamron USA, Inc. announced the hire of Rob Moody to cover sales in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. Additionally, Rob will assist Tamron in the field with his strong technical background.

The appointment of Moody for nationwide technical support and sales in a four-state territory is a strategic move for Tamron. Formerly a technical representative for Olympus, Moody joins Tamron with a strong knowledge of the SLR market. His relationships with dealers in his territory and across the country will serve him well as he makes sales calls and attends dealer trainings and consumer events.

“Hiring Rob for dual sales and technical positions was a good move for us in an age when companies of our size are running lean and strong,” said Ruth Cox, Western Regional Sales Manager. “We’re getting the best of both world’s in one enthusiastic and experienced individual.”

“Rob’s reputation as a talented presenter and effective trainer is stellar. Our sales team is excited to have Rob on board to support their efforts,” stated Stacie Errera, Chief Marketing Officer of Tamron to whom Rob will report in his technical representative position.

Tamron is a leading manufacturer of lenses and optical components for photographic, industrial, laboratory, video, digital and scientific applications.

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