Advance Components, an industrial fasteners master distributor, announced the promotion of Brad Burel from the director of national sales to vice president of sales.

Advance is a trusted supply chain partner for manufacturers and distributors in the industrial market, providing a large variety of in- stock products, which are available online 24-7. Burel has been with Advance for 16 years, where he started in account management before transitioning to the role of regional sales manager and then to director of national of sales.

“Advance is excited that Brad will be leading a new initiative to merge the company’s sales and account management teams into a new single unified sales team,” says Gary Cravens, the company president. “Our goal remains to be a customer-focused company, and Brad is key to continuing and expanding our mission.”

Advance Components is based in Carrollton (Dallas), Texas, and is a master distributor of ARaymond/Tinnerman, AVK Industrial, Heyco Products, Parker Fasteners, Vogelsang, Davies Molding, Essentra/Micro Plastics, and more.