Manual Woodworkers and Weavers has named John Ridgeway national sales manager.

Ridgeway was previously regional sales manager in the Midwest for the past two years. He was promoted because "his work ethic, team spirit, focused and diligent day-to-day approach to his responsibilities combined with his strong people skills have been the key factors and driving force in fostering a strong and very successful team culture in the Midwest, which we believe will transcend Manual's entire sales organization," according to Doug Adolphson, vice president of sales and marketing.

Ridgway will be based in Chicago. He reports to Adolphson.