About Zero Corporation

ZERO Corporation, acquired in February 2002 by Blue Point Capital and the principals of Cascade Consolidated Industries (CCI), is comprised of Zero Manufacturing, Inc., Zero Halliburton® and Zero Cases (UK) Ltd.

Zero Manufacturing, Inc., based in North Salt Lake, Utah is the home of Zero Cases, the world-class manufacturer of both aluminum and plastic protective cases, enclosures and assemblies for the aerospace, industrial, medical, electronics and automotive markets.

Zero Cases (UK) Ltd., based in Birmingham, United Kingdom is strategically located in the center of the United Kingdom. Zero Cases UK produces a wide range of deep drawn aluminum cases and non-case applications that meet the unique demands of the European market.

Zero Manufacturing, Inc. is the manufacturing entity of the world renowned Zero Halliburton aluminum travel, business and computer cases - globally recognized as the Zero Halliburton brand. Since the early 1930's, Zero Halliburton cases exude timeless fashion and style, and have appeared in hundreds of movies and television shows throughout the world. Zero Halliburton also offers a full line of leather and ballistic twill fabric briefcases, computer cases, and luggage.

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Zero Industrial Products

We Make More than Cases

Zero Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures: protective shipping, carrying cases and containers for delicate instruments and sensitive information; integral solutions for protective and functional enclosures and operational medical containers utilizing deep drawn and fabricated metal for more than five thousand customers in the industrial, military, electronics, aerospace and consumer markets worldwide.

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Zero Halliburton Briefcase

ZERO Halliburton® the Original, toughest, most beautiful laptop case in the world

Since the 1930's, Zero Halliburton® has specialized in stylish aluminum cases with a classic design using compound curves, horizontal lines and simple arcs. These design elements, combined with the use of premium materials, make up the Zero Halliburton® "Brand DNA"-the essence that inspires the brand's unique look and appeal.

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Blue Point Capital Partners

Blue Point Capital Partners is a national private equity firm with assets exceeding $1.6 billion and a distinct focus on mid-sized manufacturing companies with strong market share and brand equity. Blue Point Capital is one of the largest private equity firms domiciled in the Midwest, Pacific Northwest and Southeast, with a focus on investments in middle market companies in these regions. While regionally focused, Blue Point Capital is not regionally constrained. Blue Point Capital's longevity and position in these markets have led to investments throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.

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Contact Information

ZERO Corporation
500 West 200 North
North Salt Lake, Utah 84054

Tel: +1 (801) 298-5900
Toll Free from within USA: (800) 500-ZERO

Email: sales@zerocases.com


About Our Management

Stephen Henderson

Stephen Henderson
Chief Executive Officer
ZERO Corporation

Stephen Henderson was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Zero Corporation on June 1, 2006.

Prior to his appointment to CEO for Zero Corporation, Henderson served as Group President and CEO at McKechnie Aerospace for three years. Before joining McKechnie Aerospace, he served as President, CEO, and in senior management positions for leading aerospace companies including Ryder, Goodrich, FLS, and GE. Stephen has also held upper management positions within the process industries in Japan, the United Kingdom and Europe.

Henderson, born in Scotland, is now an American national and holds a BS degree from Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Scotland.

Mark Fielder

Mark Fielder
VP of Operations
ZERO Corporation

Mark Fielder joins the company with a wealth of experience in Quality, Engineering, Logistics and Operations Management gained at Dorr Oliver Eimco, Cooper Cameron and Baker Hughes. Mark will help Zero Corporation re-engineer its front-end’ business processes and will work closely with Sales and Marketing to lead product development activities.

 

 

Tony Sansone

Anthony J. (Tony) Sansone
Chief Financial Officer
ZERO Corporation

Anthony J. (Tony) Sansone has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Sansone is responsible for Zero's financial operations at the Company's facilities in North Salt Lake, Utah and Smethwick, England.

"Tony brings a wealth of experience in global financial operations," said Stephen Henderson, CEO of Zero Corporation. "With his strong background in rapid-growth business environments, Tony will be a great asset to the Zero team."

Mr. Sansone's background includes over 18 years of diversified finance, operations and business development experience in publicly traded and privately held companies. His experience includes positions of increasing responsibility at Sento Corporation, JP Morgan Chase, and Convergence Communications. Mr. Sansone and his family currently reside in the Salt Lake City, Utah area.

 

 

Norm DePeau

Norm DePeau
Vice President
Sales & Marketing
ZERO Corporation

Norm DePeau was appointed Director of New Business Development on September 25, 2006 and Vice President of Sales & Marketing (acting) on November 7, 2006.

Prior to joining Zero Corporation, DePeau served as the Director of Marketing for Sturm, Ruger for four years. Before Sturm, Ruger, he served in senior domestic and international sales, marketing and operations management roles for leading aerospace manufacturing companies including GE, Goodrich, Coltec Industries, and Ametek Aerospace. A native of Connecticut, DePeau holds a dual undergraduate degree with honors in Mechanical Engineering and Material Science from the University of Connecticut as well as an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University.

Pamela Santoro

Pamela Santoro
Director of Strategic Accounts
ZERO Corporation

Pamela Santoro joins us as our new Director of Strategic Accounts and Program Manager Role. Pamela will be responsible for the overall strategic management of our top OEM customers. Pamela brings with her a wealth of sales and marketing experience from her prior aerospace and electronics background. Pamela has a proven record at building successful sales teams and growing territories within the OEM, Airline and Overhaul markets. Pamela previously worked for Signetics, a division of Phillips Corporation in a quality role for five years before embarking on her aerospace career with Delta Airlines in 1994. She has previous management experience as a Regional Sales Manager for Wencor West, an aerospace hardware distribution company, where she managed a team of inside and outside reps and engineers.