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January 13, 2025 | Tom Ballard

Andrew Hedger named President of Magnum Venus Products

He brings more than 20 years of experience in the composites industry and has been a driving force behind the company’s continued growth and innovation.

Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a Knoxville-based leading manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions, has announced the appointment of Andrew Hedger as President. In the new role, he brings more than 20 years of experience in the composites industry and has been a driving force behind MVP’s continued growth and innovation.

Andrew Hedger

As a long-standing member of MVP’s leadership team, Hedger has served in pivotal roles including Vice President of Business Development and Engineering, Advanced Equipment Sales Manager, and Closed Mold Manager. His deep expertise and proven track record of delivering results make him well-suited to lead MVP into its next chapter.

Over the past year, MVP relocated its manufacturing operations from Kent, WA, to a state-of-the-art facility in Knoxville. This move has centralized resources, expanded production capabilities, and positioned MVP to better serve its customers and distributors worldwide.

“This new facility reflects MVP’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence,” said Hedger. “We are now better equipped than ever to deliver the high-quality products and reliable support that our customers expect. I look forward to building on this momentum, working alongside our talented team to drive innovation, enhance service, and strengthen relationships with our partners around the world.”

As MVP celebrates nearly 90 years as a family-owned company, Hedger’s leadership underscores the company’s dedication to maintaining its core values of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Supported by a dynamic leadership team, Andrew is poised to guide MVP into a thriving future while continuing to set new standards in the composites industry.

“We are entering an exciting new era at MVP,” added Hedger. “By leveraging the capabilities of our new Knoxville facility and focusing on operational excellence, we are positioned to not only meet but exceed the expectations of our customers and partners. The future of MVP is bright, and I am honored to lead this incredible organization.”



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