Morristown, Tenn. - George Graham was named President of Renold Jeffrey effective April 10, 2006. Renold Jeffrey, the U.S. subsidiary of Renold plc, manufactures and markets a complete line of industrial chain products for a wide range of applications.

"This is a very exciting time for Renold Jeffrey," said Graham. "Our growth has been fantastic and the response to our newest product introduction, Renold Roller Chain, in the United States is extraordinary."

Mr. Graham has a long career in industrial products. He joined Renold Jeffrey five years ago as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In that position, he was responsible for the introduction of Synergy® chain, the longest lasting chain in the market; Syno® chain for lube-free applications, and the expanded offering of Hydro-Service® chain for wet and wash down conditions.

Before joining Renold Jeffrey, Mr. Graham served as Director of Business Development at Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc., and as National Account Manager at U.S. Tsubaki, Inc.

Mr. Graham succeeds Michael L. Pelehach, who is leaving Renold Jeffrey to head Braxton Bragg Corporation, a distributor of stone cutting and shaping tools based in Knoxville, TN.