Faulkner Takes Over Garlock GYLON® PTFE Product Line
Palmyra, N.Y., September 24,2008 - Garlock Sealing Technologies has named Michael Faulkner senior product manager for its GYLON® product line. In his new position, Faulkner will be responsible for the company's premier offering, a family of gasket and diaphragm products that provides excellent chemical resistance and reduces creep relaxation associated with conventional PTFE gaskets.
"Mike will create growth opportunities for the GYLON brand, expanding into new markets both in the U.S. and abroad," said Garlock director of marketing, Janet Jessen, in announcing the appointment. "He has a strong customer focus and 20 years of experience in the industrial marketplace."
Faulkner joined Garlock in 2005 as product manager for compression packing, having previously served as North American sales manager for York International Engineered Systems, which manufactures pumping and compressed air systems for fluid handling applications.
He holds an M.B.A. degree from the University of Rochester and a B.S. degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
About Garlock Sealing Technologies
Garlock Sealing Technologies, an EnPro Industries company, is the acknowledged global leader in high-performance fluid sealing products. These include compression packing, gasketing, hydraulic components, dynamic seals, metal gaskets, high-performance metal seals and critical-service flange gaskets, as well as expansion joints.
The company has 15 global operations employing more than 1,800 people and a distributor network that covers 75 countries. Its 12 manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin America collectively produce the broadest range of fluid sealing products designed specifically for industrial applications.
In addition, it operates the most extensive testing facilities in the industry.
For more information about the company and its products, visit www.garlock.com.
