New Sales Manager Joins Hypertherm Ranks in Eastern Canada


HANOVER, N.H.-Nov. 1, 2007-Hypertherm, the world leader in metal cutting technology,
today announced the addition of Robert Bite to its North American sales team.
Mr. Bite will oversee sales and offer support to Hypertherm distributors in the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
He comes to Hypertherm from Air Liquide, a leading provider of industrial gases used in the welding and cutting industry. While there, he served in a number of management and supervisory positions where, among things, he worked to ensure that Air Liquide's high service and delivery standards were met.

"Robert brings a wealth of experience to Hypertherm and we are happy to have him join our team," said Randy McMurtry, regional sales manager for Hypertherm. "His knowledge of the industry and the distributors who sell Hypertherm's products will make him a valued resource."

Mr. Bite attended Laurentian University where he completed courses in political science and Ryerson Polytechnical University where he completed classes in marketing management. Since 1968, Hypertherm has been the industry leader in plasma arc cutting equipment and service. By continually delivering breakthrough advances in metal-cutting productivity and precision - first in plasma, now also in laser - Hypertherm reaffirms and extends its position as the world's leading supplier of advanced high temperature metal cutting technology. Hypertherm serves a wide range of industrial metal cutting needs from its headquarters in Hanover, New Hampshire, with subsidiaries, sales offices and partner representation worldwide.

Hypertherm, Inc.
Etna Road, PO Box 501
Hanover, NH 03755 USA
603-643-3441 Tel
603-643-5352 Fax
www.hypertherm.com

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Michelle Avila
603-643-3441 ext. 1145 Tel
pr@hypertherm.com

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