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Cardinal Nutrition Hires Tim Gardner as Vice President of Operations
VANCOUVER, Wash., July 20, 2006--Cardinal Nutrition Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), a joint health supplement often combined with glucosamine and chondroitin, announced that it has hired Tim Gardner as its new vice president of operations.
Gardner will be responsible for plant operations including the manufacture and distribution of products, facilities safety and regulatory compliance. He will also facilitate product development and work to streamline processes to ensure continued operational excellence and growth of Cardinal Nutrition. Gardner joined the firm with over 20 years of experience in facilities management, engineering, direct manufacturing and the development and delivery of high value products for commercial, consumer and government customers. In addition, he brings expertise in 'lean manufacturing' techniques and the ability to create focused teams that achieve organizational goals time and time again. In his previous position as vice president of manufacturing at Silver Eagle Manufacturing, Gardner specialized in increasing customer value and contributing to the overall financial growth of the company.
Cardinal Nutrition operates the world's only facility solely dedicated to production of licensed MSM and exceeds industry standards for optimal purity and consistency. The Vancouver, Washington-based company pioneered the use of MSM for human consumption in 1989. Their branded MSM, sold under the brand OptiMSM(R), is the only MSM backed by U.S. published clinical research and can be found in leading joint health brands, such as Move Free, OsteoBiFlex and Solgar at retailers nationwide. For information on Cardinal Nutrition or OptiMSM, call 1.888.733.5676 or visit www.cardinalnutrition.com.