Tom Long
About Tom Long
Tom Long is a Product Manager with over 20 years of experience in the mining industry, currently working at Strata Products Worldwide LLC and Dräger South Africa. He focuses on enhancing market visibility and promoting safety-related products while studying for a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management.
Work at Strata Products Worldwide
Tom Long has served as Product Manager at Strata Products Worldwide LLC since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the visibility and market share of the company within the mining industry. His efforts are directed towards promoting high-quality, locally manufactured products that meet the needs of the market. Long's experience in the mining sector informs his strategies and initiatives aimed at improving product offerings and customer engagement.
Current Role at Dräger South Africa
Since 2016, Tom Long has held the position of Manager - Segment Mining at Dräger South Africa (Pty) Ltd. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in the mining industry to drive service excellence and uphold professional integrity. His responsibilities include overseeing operations and ensuring that the company's mining segment meets industry standards and customer expectations.
Education and Expertise
Tom Long studied at the Institute of Marketing Management (IMM) and has been pursuing further education at the Graduate School of Marketing IMM since 1997. He is working towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management, specializing in Strategic Marketing. This educational background supports his expertise in product management and marketing within the mining sector.
Background in Mining Industry
With over 20 years of experience in the mining industry, Tom Long has developed a strong focus on service excellence and professional integrity. He began his career in sales and marketing, dealing with products such as electric motors, flameproof switchgear, and transformers. His transition to the mining sector includes work with refuge chambers and underground emergency life support systems, as well as mine safety products like proximity detection and collision avoidance systems.