KONI
Jim Ryan is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in sales and engineering across various sectors, including transportation, automotive, and defense. Currently serving as the Global Sales & Engineering Director at KONI since July 2000, Jim has held multiple positions within the company, focusing on diverse markets such as transit buses, passenger rail, and military applications. Prior to KONI, Jim developed expertise as a Regional Sales Representative at Standard Textile. Academic credentials include a degree in Marketing and Real Estate from the University of Cincinnati, obtained from 1995 to 1999.
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KONI
KONI revolutionized the suspension industry with the invention of the first adjustable hydraulic shock absorber. Since this, KONI continues to set the benchmark for in suspension technology. KONI innovates, engineers and manufactures market leading performance and adjustable shock absorbers, providing customers with a comfortable, safe and sustainable driving experience in any vehicle, across any terrain. KONI was founded in 1857 by A. de Koning in Oud-Beijerland, the Netherlands, initially making leather equipment for horses. The company name “KONI” was established in 1928, with KONI first making friction type shock absorbers in 1932. In 1945, KONI began development of the world’s first adjustable hydraulic telescopic type shock absorber for cars and trucks, a product style which remains synonymous with KONI. Known for a proud and successful history in motor sports, KONI has and continues to work with leading teams across rally and racing, including winning Grand Prix World Championships, to solve suspension problems and develop new innovative technologies. KONI also has a long history of working with companies to develop Original Equipment (O.E.) applications which transform vehicle driving quality and experiences. KONI has developed from a skilled small local company into a multi-national leading shock absorber specialist, well known across the world. Since 1972, KONI has been a part of ITT (ITT: NYSE), a global diversified industrial company. ITT is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered, customized solutions for the energy, transportation and industrial markets. KONI is recognized globally as an intelligent company developing suspension products using the highest quality, durable materials to create solutions unique for every application. KONI develops products for all types of applications, including, street cars, race cars, four-wheel drive vehicles and SUVs, bus, truck, train and even bridges and other industrial applications.