US manufacturer of premium shipping cases hires Sam Ash Music pro audio retail veteran to rebrand and lead the 50-year-old company’s international expansion
submitter TJ Milian, Calzone & Anvil Case Company
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Calzone & Anvil Case Company, the nation’s leading manufacturer of custom shipping cases for sensitive equipment in the music, entertainment, aerospace, medical, military and other industries, has appointed TJ Milian as chief marketing and sales officer. In his new role, Milian will lead Calzone’s global marketing and sales efforts as the half-century-old company begins its next phase of expansion. He will report directly to President and CEO Joe Calzone, a drummer turned entrepreneur who founded the company in the 1970s.
Milian brings a wealth of experience, including more than 25 years with Sam Ash Music, where he led a team of more than 200 employees across eight stores on the West Coast, where sales increased despite a recent downturn in overall business at the retail chain. Sales and profits are still increasing year by year. Combining technical expertise, creative activity and proven business practices, Milian uses a coaching approach to align personal and company goals to improve revenue performance and meet client needs.
“TJ brings an extremely high level of knowledge and experience in Calzone Anvil’s core competencies and beyond. His broad background and diverse responsibilities gained while managing one of the largest music retail chains in the United States will complement and assist as we aggressively expand into our Targets that only scratch the surface of markets and industries,” said Joe Calzone. “TJ brings deep knowledge of proven messaging technologies and will provide higher-level, deeper support to our sales team. He will help lead our efforts to grow market share while developing new opportunities.”
Milian joins the company at a crossroads when Calzone & Anvil receives the new demand for its products. The company has started exporting customized products from other parts of the world.
Calzone & Anvil recently designed and launched the StrongBox MK2 cable trunk and has received orders from around the world. Made from sturdy birch plywood with a durable textured exterior and glossy black interior, it acts like a fortress of cables and equipment and is designed to withstand the rigors of transporting sensitive equipment containing electronics. Currently, all equipment is manufactured at the company’s three U.S. facilities in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Carrollton, Texas, and Covina, California.
“I am delighted and honored to be joining Calzone & Anvil at such a pivotal time in its history,” said Milian. “The company has a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in protecting high-value equipment and assets while continually exceeding customer expectations in the most demanding mission-critical scenarios. I look forward to working with the talented team at Calzone & Anvil to continue this tradition , driving further development in North America and overseas.”
This announcement symbolizes Calzone & Anvil’s continued commitment to investing in innovation and opportunity across all industries it serves, including aerospace, robotics, space exploration, medical, military, museums, sports, audiovisual, broadcast, film, IT, telecommunications, firearms In addition to the fields of musical instruments, professional audio, stage and lighting production, the company has laid its foundation in these fields for nearly 50 years. Calzone & Anvil was founded in the mid-1970s and has grown through the acquisition of Ascot Cases and Anvil Cases, established in 1952.
Milian earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. After studying recording engineering in a recording studio, he operated multiple recording studios throughout the Midwest. Milian is recognized as a thought leader in strategy, marketing, and sales conversion rate optimization. He organizes many industry events and partnerships.
About Calzone & Anvil Case Company
Calzone & Anvil Case Company, headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is the nation’s leading manufacturer of custom manufactured cases serving numerous industries including aerospace, military, trade show, industrial and recreational equipment. Popular reusable shipping solutions include StrongBox Cable Luggage, Industrial Elegance Series, SLR Slam Lid Racks, ATA Flight Cases, Rugged Road Cases and Trophy Cases. The company’s three renowned brands, Calzone Cases, Anvil® Cases and Ascot® Cases, have been protecting rock and roll since 1952, providing cutting-edge manufacturing solutions designed for the safe global transportation of high-value equipment, ensuring unrivaled durability safety and the highest standards of protection.
To learn more, visit calzoneanvil.com and follow Calzone & Anvil Case Company on LinkedIn.
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