Bjorn Tranebo Named General Manager at Wheelabrator Burlington Technology Center
Burlington, Ontario - (Oct. 16, 2007) - Bjorn Tranebo was recently promoted to General Manager of the Wheelabrator Group Burlington Technology Center. Prior to this appointment, Tranebo was the Operations Manager at the Burlington facility.
As the Burlington Technology Center General Manager, Tranebo will be responsible for product innovation, application and project engineering and overall project management of the Wheelabrator Burlington facility. He will work closely with Technology Center general managers to ensure a consistent, standard and global approach to delivering the Wheelabrator value.
"Tranebo joined us earlier this year, coming from Nemak, one our largest customers," said Rob Joyce, President of Wheelabrator Group. "He has an extensive background in operations having served both as a line manager within Wheelabrator and as a consultant to global Fortune 500 companies. His process orientation and commitment to continuous improvement are a welcomed addition to the management team."
His expertise extends to the fields of financial services, manufacturing, retail, consumer products, information, communications and health care. Tranebo has a Master's Degree in management science and a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Denmark's Technical University.
Wheelabrator Group is a global provider of surface preparation and finishing solutions. Committed to offering the broadest array of technologies, products, services and technical know-how, Wheelabrator Group works closely with customers to deliver the best solutions for their specific requirements. The company's strategically located and electronically linked offices allow Wheelabrator Group to provide unrivalled customer service and support worldwide. For more information on Wheelabrator visit the web site at www.wheelabratorgroup.com or e-mail info@wheelabratorgroup.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Pamela Akin Marketing Manager, Wheelabrator 800-544-4144, ext. 2295 Pam.akin@wheelabratorgroup.com
