Richard A. Kettler Appointed President, Chief Operating Officer of the Wagner Companies
April 9, 2009
Robert A. Wagner Shifts Into Role as Chairman/CEO of Milwaukee Manufacturer of Metal Railing Components and Systems
MILWAUKEE, WI - The Wagner Companies has announced the appointment of Richard A. Kettler as President, Chief Operating Officer of their Milwaukee-based manufacturing and distribution operations. Previous president, Robert A. Wagner, will continue his affiliation with the company in the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Rick Kettler joined The Wagner Companies in 2000 as Operations Manager. Since his arrival he has also held the roles of Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President. Prior to his association with Wagner, Rick held executive and management positions with Handy & Harman, NL Industries and Texas Instruments.
A native of St. Louis, Rick has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Metallurgical Engineering from The University of Notre Dame.
The Wagner Companies has been in the metal business since 1850 as a manufacturer of handrail fittings and metal products for architectural and industrial applications. The Wagner Companies is made up of R & B Wagner, Inc. and The J. G. Braun Company. The main product lines include: Architectural Catalog, Architectural Custom and Industrial Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products. Wagner offers laser, water jet, bending, stamping and finishing capabilities as well as engineering assistance. Wagner has a large inventory of raw materials and over 7,800 stock items in steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, and stainless steel.
Contact:
Heidi Bischmann
The Wagner Companies
P.O. Box 423
Butler WI 53007-0423
Phone: (414) 214-8383
Fax: (414) 214-8324
hbischmann@mailwagner.com
www.wagnercompanies.com
