Smyrna, Tennessee-based clamps manufacturer Ideal Tridon Group announced Feb. 16 that Corey Waddoups has been promoted to President of Ideal Clamp Products — North America.

Waddoups was most recently COO of Ideal Tridon Group, the company’s global brand. Under Waddoups’ leadership, Ideal Tridon has expanded capacity, successfully integrated multiple acquisitions, and built capability around sales, inventory, and operational planning as well as strategic sourcing, according to a news release.

“I am honored and excited to tackle the opportunity to lead this historic business,” Waddoups said in the release. “Ideal Tridon has a strong brand, built over the last century that stands for unquestioned quality, technical capability, and high service standards. We have an incredible team and significant growth opportunities in front of us. I am looking forward to working collaboratively with our customers to continue to deliver the quality products they have come to expect from Ideal Tridon.”

Waddoups earned both his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Utah State University.