Kaman Industrial Technologies Appoints Theodore M. Clayton to Head Energy and Power Management Programs


Windsor, Connecticut (September 16, 2010) - Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation announced today the appointment of Theodore (Ted) M. Clayton as Marketing Manager, Energy and Power Management Services reporting to David Mayer, Vice President, Marketing. Ted will oversee the company's sales and marketing functions in the dynamic energy management field.

Ted will implement programs that will deliver long-term savings to customers by driving higher levels of efficiencies. He will work with customers to identify areas where implementing an energy management strategy makes sense. Working with plant management and energy/sustainability managers to leverage system efficiencies, we expect to add value to the entire production process. Ted will also be responsible for working with customers on environmental stewardship and sustainability programs helping them to conserve natural resources while documenting savings.

"In this role, Ted will be implementing value-added selling strategies to increase Kaman's positioning and success in energy management products and services", said David Mayer, Vice President, Marketing for Kaman Industrial Technologies. "The opportunity for increased competitiveness from effective energy management is significant. Our customers are aware of the need to better manage their energy and natural resources to help reduce operating costs. Kaman recognizes this need and by appointing a dedicated energy management expert we are responding to the voice of the customer."

Ted brings over 20 years of experience in engineered and applied product sales and marketing with an emphasis on value-based solutions. Prior to his employment with Kaman Industrial Technologies, Ted worked at GE Power Systems in the power generation market and Kadant AES (formerly Albany International) in the pulp and paper industry in a variety of roles involved in implementing engineered solutions to increase operating efficiencies. Ted's experience working at all levels of customer organizations allows him to define economic value and frame technical solutions that bring meaningful cost reductions in an area of prime importance to Kaman's customers.

Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation

Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation, a leading distributor of industrial parts operates over 200 customer service centers and five distribution centers across North America. Kaman offers more than three million items including bearings, mechanical power transmission, electrical, material handling, motion control, fluid power, automation and MRO supplies to customers in virtually every industry. Additionally, Kaman provides engineering, design and support for electrical, linear, hydraulic and pneumatic systems as well as belting and rubber fabrication, customized mechanical services, hose assemblies, custom modifications, repair, fluid analysis and motor management.

Kaman Industrial Technologies is a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation (NASDAQ-GS: KAMN). For more information visit www.kamandirect.com.

Contact: David Grebowski
Phone: (860) 687-5178
E-mail: david.grebowski@kaman.com

All Topics