Phoenix, Ariz. (October 2015) – Scopecoat LLC, makers of patented optics protection for transportation and storage, is proud to announce Eric Yeates has joined the firm as vice president of product development. Yeates comes with 20-years of experience within the shooting sports and tactical products industries. Recently, Yeates served as the vice president of R&D at Cannon Safe and the vice president of product development at BLACKHAWK! In his new position, Yeates will be responsible for developing and managing the growing portfolio of Scopecoat products.
Yeates’ proven experience in bringing industry leading products from concept to finished goods will allow Scopecoat to rapidly expand its product offerings across multiple categories. His technical, manufacturing and project management knowledge will be a significant benefit to Scopecoat customers. “It is exciting to be part of the Scopecoat team. I have used the products for years and I look forward to the challenge of further refining the existing line and bringing new products to the market,” said Yeates.
Terry Naughton, president of Scopecoat added, “This role is critical in supporting the company’s plan for brand expansion and new product introduction. Eric’s understanding of our industry and his innovative product design capabilities will enable us to provide better solutions for our customers. I have worked with Eric in the past. I am excited that he is joining the team and confident that he will play a critical role in our growth going forward. We view this appointment as a commitment to the industry that new products are on the horizon.”
Scopecoat is expanding and dealer inquiries are welcome. Interested dealers can contact Scopecoat via email at info@scopecoat.com or by calling 1 (877) 726-7328.
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I read that as “scapegoat” and thought who names their company that. It’s a Monday.
LOL! Ya gotta admit, scapegoating is all the rage in popular culture these days, so the Monday reading is completely understandable.
Product Meeting at ScopeCoat:
Employee 1:
Hey let’s make a neoprene scopecoat for this new Leupold model.
Employee 2:
Yeah that’s a great idea.
Eric Yeates:
Make sure it’s black.
34 year old Liberal White Guy Employee 3:
*looks a little uncomfortable* bbbut boss! we can’t name is (*looks over his shoulder and lowers his voice*) bbblack! Think about all the African Americans we will offend! *shutters*
Are half of them black, or are half of them a slightly darker shade of black?