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Lake Geneva-based Trostel Ltd., a manufacturer of custom rubber molded sealing solutions and rubber compounds, has announced the hiring of Dennis Askew as business development manager. Askew, who has more than 25 years of experience in automotive, appliance, agriculture and industrial equipment markets, will identify, develop and manage new business accounts, as well as new prospects for Trostel. Based in Michigan, he will maintain the company’s relationships with strategic accounts nationwide. Askew holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Rochville University.