CLEVELAND, Ohio – Brennan Industries, Inc., an international supplier of hydraulic fittings and adapters, has hired Edward Waters as project manager.

In his new role at Brennan, Waters will be responsible for leading and implementing a variety of corporate projects. He will be working closely with both Brennan and newly acquired Versa to identify opportunities for more collaboration, along with supporting the entire integration process to ensure its success.

Prior to joining Brennan, Waters served as chief financial officer for Merit Brass Co, a supplier and manufacturer in the pipe, valve and fitting industry. Ed’s career at Merit spanned over 30 years, and he played key roles in finance, information technology and human resources. His most recent projects at Merit included designing and implementing a new ERP system and expanding three distribution centers.