CARTHAGE, Mo., July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Leggett &
Platt today announced that Perry E.
Davis, Executive Vice President and President of the
Residential and Industrial Products segments, will retire early
next year. The Company will immediately begin a search to fill this
role.
Perry joined Leggett & Platt in 1981 and served in various
capacities within the Bedding Group, including President of U.S.
Spring and President of the Bedding Group. He was appointed
President of the Residential Products segment in 2012 and added the
responsibility of President of the Industrial Products segment in
2017.
President and CEO Karl Glassman
commented, "I would like to thank Perry for his tremendous
contributions over nearly four decades of dedicated service to the
Company. A recognized leader in the global bedding industry, Perry
helped us navigate a very dynamic market in recent years. He also
led the effort in 2018 to acquire ECS, which brought Leggett
capabilities necessary for continued long-term success in this
market. We wish Perry and his family the very best. He will be
missed both personally and professionally."
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit Leggett's website at
www.leggett.com.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: At Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG),
we create innovative products that enhance people's lives,
generate exceptional returns for our shareholders, and
provide sought-after jobs in communities around the world.
L&P is a 136-year-old diversified manufacturer that designs and
produces engineered products found in most homes and automobiles.
The Company is comprised of 15 business units, 23,000
employee-partners, and 145 manufacturing facilities located in 18
countries.
Leggett & Platt is the leading U.S.-based manufacturer of:
a) bedding components; b) automotive seat support and lumbar
systems; c) specialty bedding foams and private-label finished
mattresses; d) components for home furniture and work furniture; e)
flooring underlayment; f) adjustable beds; g) high-carbon
drawn steel wire; and h) bedding industry machinery.
CONTACT: Investor Relations,
(417) 358-8131 or invest@leggett.com
Susan R. McCoy, Senior Vice
President of Investor Relations
Wendy M. Watson, Director of
Investor Relations
Cassie J. Branscum, Manager of
Investor Relations
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit Leggett's website at
www.leggett.com.
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