Phillips Tube Group Named New VP of Sales
The veteran steel executive will manage sales strategy and OEM accounts for the industrial tube manufacturer.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in People
Phillips Tube Group Inc. appointed Craig Lyness as its new Vice President of Sales to oversee the company’s division and strategy. Lyness takes on this role after a thirty-two year career in the steel tube industry.
Why it matters
The hire signals a focus on strengthening relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and OEMs. Industry operators often track such leadership changes to identify potential shifts in supplier service models or pricing strategies.
Craig Lyness brings 32 years of experience in the steel tube industry to his new role. He oversees account management for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and OEMs.
The players
Craig Lyness
An executive with 32 years of steel tube sales experience and a background in logistics.
Phillips Tube Group Inc.
A manufacturer specializing in steel tubing for industrial, Tier 1, and Tier 2 supply chains.
Tutella Logistics
A logistics partner to Phillips Tube Group recently launched under the guidance of Craig Lyness.
The details
As Vice President of Sales, Lyness will spearhead the company's business development and manage existing client portfolios. His oversight includes streamlining sales strategies for major industrial accounts, drawing on experience gained during his career starting in Europe in the mid-nineties. He previously led the launch of Tutella Logistics, a partner company of Phillips Tube Group, indicating potential for continued operational synergy between the two entities.
Timeline
Craig Lyness began his steel tube sales career in Europe during the mid-nineties.
Lyness led the launch of Tutella Logistics over the past year.
Market Landscape
This appointment reflects an industry trend where manufacturers integrate logistics and sales oversight to better coordinate with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. The move follows the broader industry pattern of leveraging supply chain logistics to differentiate industrial service models.
Operators dealing with Tier 1 and Tier 2 supply chains should monitor how the integration of logistics and sales strategy impacts lead times and service levels. Watch for shifts in vendor management protocols that prioritize streamlined, partner-based delivery models.
The takeaway
The move highlights the increasing importance of logistics-integrated sales strategies in the industrial steel market. Operators should track how the coordination between Phillips Tube Group and Tutella Logistics impacts their own supply chain efficiencies in the coming quarters.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Autonews.
