The Hyde Group of Southbridge announced Monday that Robert Scoble will serve as president of the international tool company.
Scoble joined the company in 2005 as vice president of sales and marketing for Hyde Tools. In 2009, he was named executive vice president. In his new position, he will oversee for Hyde Tools and Industrial Blade Solutions of Southbridge and A. Richard Tools of Canada, a Hyde subsidiary.
Hyde Group grew from its early start as the Hyde Manufacturing Co. in 1875, a knife manufacturer, into a provider of surface preparation hand tools, paint applicators and industrial knives.