DE-STA-CO Announces Retirement of Executive


Kel Landers to retire as President of the Workholding Products Group

Auburn Hills, Michigan, March 12, 2007 - DE-STA-CO recently announced that Kel Landers, President of the Workholding Products Group, will retire from the company effective April 6, 2007.

Mr. Landers joined DE-STA-CO in July of 1999 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and in 2006, was promoted to President of the Workholding Products Group.

"My work at DE-STA-CO has been tremendously rewarding, and I will miss the many talented and committed people I have had the pleasure to work with," commented Landers. "However, it is time for me to begin the next chapter of my life, and I am looking forward to spending time with my family and enjoying the North Carolina weather."

"During his tenure, Kel has played an instrumental role in the growth of our company, and he will surely be missed," said Patrick Carroll, President of DE-STA-CO. "I am grateful for his many contributions, and wish him and long, happy and healthy retirement."

About DE-STA-CO

DE-STA-CO, a Dover Company, is a worldwide leader in the innovation, design, manufacture and support of clamping, gripping, transfer and robotic tooling solutions for workplace and automation needs. The company is committed to the Team DE-STA-CO philosophy, a progressive approach to doing business that focuses on providing consistent, standard-setting service and products to every customer, regardless of geographic location.

For more information on DE-STA-CO Robohand automation products, please call 1-800-ROBOHAND or e-mail custserv@robohand.com

For more information on DE-STA-CO workholding products please call 1-888-DESTACO or e-mail cust.serv@destaco.com

Please visit www.destaco.com for information on all DE-STA-CO products, or contact John Bubnikovich, Director of Marketing at 248.397.6700

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