Jergens Names Bryon Shafer VP of ASG Division

Bryon Shafer is Jergen’s newly appointed vice president of its ASG division. Photo Credit: Jergens

Jergens has appointed Bryon Shafer vice president of its ASG division. The move comes along with other corporate changes taking place that the company says will further increase Jergens’ focus on manufacturing in the U.S. 

With the new position, Shafer has global responsibility overseeing more than 50 employees who provide torque control, fastening and precision assembly tools to nearly 30 countries around the world. “I am thrilled for this leadership role and eager to take on even more challenges,” Shafer says. 

Shafer says ASG has a ‘think big’ philosophy when it comes to making a competitive stance in the market. “We will keep up the investments in R&D as we have these last three years, as well as continue seeking talented individuals to support our growth,” he says.

Shafer joined Jergens in 2008 as ASG general manager and has kept the focus on the company’s ability to meet critical specification requirements for applications such as military, medical, aerospace and automotive. “We call these life and limb applications because, in some cases, it quite literally is just that. And, consequently, there is no room for error,” Shafer says.

ASG got its start in the mid 1970s with torque control screwdrivers, and other assembly products and solutions for customers in several industry segments. It became an official Jergens division 10 years later. In 2010, it transitioned from wholesale distribution to manufacturing. Through ASG Express, Precision Fastening and Automation, customers can choose from specific devises to entire systems for their assembly needs.

Shafer says he focuses on team building and feels strongly about hiring motivated and self-sufficient individuals, giving them the tools needed to succeed and the autonomy to do the job their way. In addition to talent mining, Shafer is watchful on supply chain issues and the familiar set of challenges that electronics companies have been facing since the pandemic.

Prior to joining ASG, Shafer’s experience has centered in light manufacturing, including multiple startups. He is a graduate of Ohio University.