Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Andy Schaidler teams with Le Fer Forgé Drapery Hardware as new consulting Hospitality Sales Manager


Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware (www.LeFerForge.com)  one of the hospitality industry's leaders in manufacturing interior and exterior drapery hardware is pleased to announce the addition of Andy Schaidler,NEWH as their new consulting National Hospitality Sales Manager.

Chris Scarano, the President of Le Fer Forgé, commented: “We’re excited to have Andy help us move to the next level in our hospitality sales and marketing and client growth.”  Mr. Schaidler agrees: “Those of you who haven’t heard of Le Fer Forgé in the past won’t be able to say that in a few months.  We have an amazing story to tell of many satisfied clients and many upscale projects.”  LFF drapery hardware is used at numerous resorts including Hilton, Marriot, Sandals, Sheraton, Westin, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, Rosewood and many more.

Mr. Schaidler’s responsibilities will include building the firm’s brand plus expanding their reputation for manufacturing exceptional contract quality drapery hardware.  He will also build and manage the company’s national independent hospitality sales team, sales, marketing, quotations and the development of new opportunities for the company into the hospitality industry.  Andy and the Le Fer Forgé Hospitality team will work with upscale hotel, resort, casino, fine dining, spa and country club industries, as well as the developers, builders, management groups and owners of these projects.   LFF also collaborates with architects, designers and other specifiers to make sure each drapery hardware project suits the location while coming in ahead of schedule and on budget. 

Andy Schaidler served on the Board of Directors of NEWH: The Hospitality Network for almost a decade, the not-for-profit volunteer organization that raises scholarship funds for college students studying hospitality design and architecture.  He is currently helping with marketing and public relations for the NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee.  He’s developed national hospitality programs for firms including: AFX, Regal Mirror, Volume Intl, Lighting Enterprises, Interior Image Group, and Purchasing Solutions Intl.

About Le Fer Forgé (www.LeFerForge.com):

Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware (www.LeFerForge.com) celebrates its 20th anniversary next year of manufacturing the finest aluminum and stainless steel and iron drapery hardware for interior and exterior installations in upscale hospitality projects. 
Le Fer Forgé hospitality drapery hardware is used at numerous resorts including Hilton, Marriot, Sandals, Sheraton, Westin, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, Rosewood and many more.  
As an industry leader, Le Fer Forgé clients rely on us to provide functionality, high quality, unique craftsmanship and innovation all within a timeline and budget that satisfies the client’s needs.   
Le Fer Forgé sells to the wholesale contract trade only. Let us show you how easy it can be to have attractive, durable, American made drapery hardware that accents your design, functions flawlessly, and presents your draperies beautifully.  
"Experience the Le Fer Forgé difference!"