July 19, 2021 (Suwanee, GA) — AMES Taping Tools, the leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies and training to the professional drywall finishing industry, is pleased to announce that Ajay Harpalani has been appointed as its new VP & Chief Financial Officer effective July 12, 2021.

Prior to joining AMES, Ajay served as Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at PaperWorks, a leading provider of recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons, where he was responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, acquisitions and divestitures.  Prior to PaperWorks, Ajay worked for InfoLogix, FMC and Infosys in various financial capacities.

Ajay holds a Masters of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois and a Bachelors of Engineering from University of Mumbai.

“I’m extremely excited to join AMES,” said Ajay. “AMES is an outstanding brand and the industry leader with a great market reputation.  I look forward to working with the team as we grow and take the business to new heights.”

“We are excited to have Ajay join our team,” says Jay Davisson, President & CEO of AMES.  “As a strategic leader with deep financial experience, Ajay is a great addition to the executive team.”

For more information on available products and services, visit www.amestools.com.

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