TULSA, Okla. (Nov. 5, 2026) - BlackHawk Industrial, a leading distributor of metalworking and other mission-critical industrial products and solutions, is strengthening its national load containment business with an increased focus on market development, technical expertise, and customer support. As part of the initiative, BlackHawk has appointed industry veteran Christopher Hitt as Sales Manager, Load Containment.
BlackHawk is pursuing new opportunities across manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and other industries where effective load containment is essential to protecting products, reducing waste, and controlling costs.
“We're building on an established business with significant opportunity for continued growth,” said John Mark, president and CEO of BlackHawk Industrial. “Our national distribution network, technical expertise, and customer relationships give us a strong foundation to expand our market presence and capture new business. Christopher's appointment reinforces our commitment to investing in the people and capabilities that will drive that growth.”
The initiative brings together BlackHawk's regional sales leadership, including Regional Sales Director Todd Kerin, with dedicated load containment expertise to expand opportunities within existing accounts and pursue new customers nationwide.
BlackHawk emphasizes on-site packaging assessments, product demonstrations, and technical support to help customers improve shipping load stability and protection, while optimizing material usage and replenishment cycles. These efforts are designed to improve packaging performance while helping customers manage operating costs.
Based in the Midwest, Hitt brings extensive industrial distribution experience, including previous roles with Vallen, MSC, and Lawson Products. His background in strategic account management, inventory management solutions, and business development will support BlackHawk's national growth efforts.
“Customers are looking for ways to improve load stability, reduce material waste, and get more value from their packaging operations,” said Hitt. “My focus is on understanding their applications, identifying opportunities for improvement, and connecting them with the right products, technical expertise, and support. I'm excited about where we can take this business.”
