ThomasNet News® is a service of ThomasNet.com http://news.thomasnet.com Sat, 26 May 2012 04:43:58 -0400 FeedCreator 1.7.1 http://news.thomasnet.com/images/header/TN_News_footer.gif http://news.thomasnet.com 129 38 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Amerlux-s-Ted-des-Enfants-Moves-to-Corporate-Offices-Further-Expands-Global-Lighting-Capabilities-852617 Fairfield, New Jersey - Due to increased demand for Amerlux products on an international level, Vice President of International Sales Ted des Enfants has relocated to the company's headquarters to lead sales, marketing and product development efforts from a corporate level. For the past four years Mr. des Enfants worked from his Tampa, Florida office for Amerlux, a leader of task-specific, energy-efficient lighting solutions for the retail, supermarket, commercial and hospitality markets. "As ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Edmund-Optics-Appoints-Gerard-Robless-Retired-SCHOTT-Executive-to-Board-of-Directors-615754 May 21, 2012, Barrington, NJ - Edmund Optics® (EO), the premier provider of optical components, is pleased to announce the appointment of former SCHOTT executive, Gerard Robless, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Robless, a determined visionary, brings with him extensive experience in the marketing and sales of industrial optics, opto-electronic, and project display components, as well as a formidable network of contacts within the German, Japan and Taiwan markets. His focus on the EO board ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Key-Technology-Announces-Leadership-Transition-852602 MAY 18, 2012 - Key Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTEC) announced today that John J. Ehren has been selected to succeed David M. Camp as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, who has advised the Company that he is resigning from all positions with the Company and the Board of Directors. Camp will continue to support the Company in a consulting role over the next year in addition to pursuing other business interests. In addition to Ehren's election to President and CEO, he has been ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/USA-Wire-and-Cable-Expands-Inside-Sales-Team-To-Support-Electrical-Distributors-Nationwide-615777 In a time when manufacturers, distributors and cable specialists are all over the map with strategies (or lack thereof) to generate sales, USA Wire & Cable (USAWC) is making a clear statement to electrical distributors in the Gulf Coast and nationwide with the hiring of cable sales veterans Donnie Daniels and Dee Wheatley. Mr. Daniels will drive USAWC sales efforts to exclusively sell through electrical distributor accounts throughout Texas and the entire Gulf Coast Region. With a 33-year ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/People-on-the-Move-615763 People on the Move spotlights trailblazers in standardization, highlighting their latest achievements, advancements, and contributions to the standards community. NSF International, an ANSI member and audited designator, has announced the appointment of Tom Chestnut as vice president of NSF International's global food safety and quality division. Mr. Chestnut will lead the division's broad range of services to the food supply chain, including agriculture, produce, livestock, poultry, ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/People-on-the-Move-615762 People on the Move spotlights trailblazers in standardization, highlighting their latest achievements, advancements, and contributions to the standards community. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a government member of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has appointed Laurie E. Locascio as director of the Material Measurement Laboratory (MML). Richard Cavanagh, who had served as acting director of the lab for the past eight months, has become ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Andrew-Walker-Retiring-as-President-of-Nicholson-Construction-Christopher-Hynes-Named-as-Successor-615555 PITTSBURGH, PA - May 17, 2012 - After 35 years in geotechnical contracting, Andrew Walker, President of Nicholson Construction, is set to retire. Mr. Walker started his career with the company as a Senior Project Manager in 1994. He quickly rose to the top at Nicholson, from Senior Project Manager to District Manager, to Vice President of Operations, and finally, to President, a role the he has held for the past 12 years. Under his stewardship, Nicholson has experienced strong growth, ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/D-and-K-Engineering-s-CEO-Scott-Dennis-and-President-Alex-Kunczynski-Named-Ernst-and-Young-Entrepreneur-Of-The-Year-2012-San-Diego-Award-Finalist-615507 D&K Engineering today announced that Scott Dennis, CEO and Alex Kunczynski, President are an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 San Diego Award finalist. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Scott and Alex were selected as a finalist from nearly 100 nominations by a panel of ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Laird-Technologies-Appoints-CEO-New-Chief-Executive-Brings-Vast-Experience-to-New-Position-852586 St. Louis, Missouri, USA - May 15, 2012 - Laird Technologies, Inc., a global technology company focused on providing components and solutions that protect electronic devices from electromagnetic interference and heat, and that enable connectivity through wireless applications and antenna systems today announced the appointment of David Lockwood OBE as its Chief Executive Officer. David brings considerable experience from a variety of market and technology sectors relevant to Laird ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/BTU-International-s-Zeping-Zheng-Receives-Award-from-SMTA-China-852579 NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., May 15, 2012 - BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, announces that the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) China presented Zeping Zheng with an award at the SMTA China's annual breakfast reception and recognition ceremony on April 26, 2012, at the Shanghai Expo Intercontinental Hotel during NEPCON China in Shanghai. Zheng, BTU International's ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/ATW-Companies-Appoints-Tracy-MacNeal-as-Corporate-Director-of-Business-Development-615274 Dynamic leader to develop and manage strategic sales and marketing initiatives WARWICK, RI - ATW Companies Inc., leading provider of engineered metal manufacturing solutions, announces that it has appointed Tracy MacNeal as Corporate Director of Business Development. Ms. MacNeal, a dynamic and successful leader with a specialty in technology commercialization and strategic initiative implementation, is responsible for coordinating and managing the strategic direction of the entire ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Edmund-Optics-CEO-Robert-Edmund-Named-an-Ernst-and-Young-Entrepreneur-of-the-Year-2012-Finalist-in-Greater-Philadelphia-615261 May 14, 2012, Barrington, NJ - Edmund Optics® (EO), the premier provider of optical components, today announced that Robert Edmund, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year® 2012 program in the Greater Philadelphia region. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Alisha-Fannin-Joins-LEWCO-Engineering-Team-615556 Sandusky, OH - LEWCO, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Alisha Fannin as Electrical Engineering Intern at the corporate headquarters. Fannin has held previous positions in production supervision and quality control. Her overall responsibility includes designing electrical controls and control systems to support the company's conveyor and process heat market segments. Fannin earned an Associate's degree in Manufacturing Technology from Bowling Green University and is currently ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Bradley-Erdman-Joins-LEWCO-Engineering-Team-615393 Sandusky, OH - LEWCO, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley Erdman as Project Manager at the corporate headquarters. Erdman has achieved over eight years of project management experience before joining LEWCO. His overall responsibility includes all project management activities to support the company's conveyor and process heat market segments. Erdman is a certified professional in Project Management and Production Training through NVR, Inc. He also earned a ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Chris-Teague-Joins-LEWCO-Engineering-Team-615281 Sandusky, OH - LEWCO, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Teague as Design Engineer at the corporate headquarters. Teague has extensive manufacturing experience. His overall responsibility includes design engineering activities to support the company's conveyor and process heat market segments. Teague earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Akron University and an Associates' degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Stark State College of ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Umang-Umeshkumar-Dighe-Joins-LEWCO-Engineering-Team-615280 Sandusky, OH - LEWCO, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Umang Umeshkumar Dighe as Design Engineer at the corporate headquarters. Dighe was previously a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Texas at Arlington. His overall responsibility includes engineering design to support the company's conveyor and process heat market segments. Dighe earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor of Engineering in ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/William-Loar-Joins-LEWCO-Engineering-Team-615279 Sandusky, OH - LEWCO, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of William Loar as Design Engineer at the corporate headquarters. Loar has previously held positions as a mechanical designer and engineering research assistant before joining LEWCO. His overall responsibility includes engineering design to support the company's conveyor and process heat market segments. Loar earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology and Management from Ohio University in Athens, OH. His ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/CAS-DataLoggers-Hires-New-Applications-Specialist-614985 Personnel and Sales Growth Continue in May CAS DataLoggers is proud to announce it has recently hired an additional Applications Specialist to better serve customers and address an increased sales volume. Anthony Boyer comes to CAS DataLoggers with 18 years of successful sales experience. He has an undergraduate business degree from Kent State University and a Master's Degree in MBA at Baldwin-Wallace. Anthony joins an experienced sales team of trained Applications Analysts with a combined ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Peter-Krenitsky-Joins-Adwest-Technologies-Management-Team-614956 Anaheim, California-May 9, 2012 - Adwest Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Krenitsky to their sales and management team as their Western Sales Director based in Anaheim, CA. Mr. Krenitsky was previously Vice President of Sales for Munters Zeol in Amesbury, Massachusetts and has 23 years of experience in the field of VOC abatement and environmental consulting and is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire-Durham, NH. At Adwest's Anaheim, CA headquarters ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Next-Lighting-Appoints-Thomas-Katona-Ph-D-as-Vice-President-of-Products-614930 SAN FRANCISCO (May 9th, 2012) - Next Lighting Corp., a leading developer of LED-based linear lighting products, announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas Katona as Vice President of Products. He will have responsibility for all aspects of product marketing and engineering. Katona joins Next Lighting after previously working with Soraa Inc., serving in various management roles in engineering, marketing and business development since 2009. He has been working with LEDs for over 13 years, ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/NETZSCH-Pumps-North-America-LLC-Announces-Jeff-Helm-New-Regional-Manager-for-the-Western-Region-614856 NETZSCH PUMPS NORTH AMERICA, LLC (Exton, PA) has expanded its sales force by hiring Jeff Helm as the Regional Sales Manager for the Western Region. He is responsible for supporting industrial and municipal distributors in California, Arizona, Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. He has over 30 years in progressing cavity pumps, as well as other rotary and reciprocating positive displacement and centrifugal pumps sales ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Dennis-Dell-Accio-Joins-Dymax-as-Product-Manager-Equipment-852450 Torrington, Connecticut - May 8, 2012... Dymax Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Dell'Accio as Product Manager - Equipment. Dennis will report to Jennifer Mann, Americas Director - Sales and Marketing, and will play a key role in the growth and development of the equipment market. Prior to joining Dymax, Dennis spent eight years at Covidien where he acted as a Manager of Product Research, Manager of Strategic Marketing, and most recently as the Manager of Global ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/The-IFH-Group-Names-Keith-Ellefsen-President-852462 Rock Falls, IL, May 7, 2012 - The IFH Group, a leading manufacturer of custom-fabricated hydraulic oil reservoirs, fuel tanks, lubrication storage & handling systems and other weldments and assemblies, has named Keith Ellefsen President. Ellefsen takes over the presidential duties from James King Jr., who retains his position as CEO. Before being named President, Ellefsen served as Vice President, Operations / Chief Operating Officer since 2006. He joined The IFH Group in 1999, when it was ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Mencom-Corporation-a-Leading-Manufacturer-of-Industrial-Electrical-Connectors-Welcomes-Jenny-Magaw-852461 Oakwood, GA, May 7, 2012: - Mencom welcomes Jenny Magaw to our Customer Service staff. As a Territory Account Specialist, Jenny will provide support to sales and assist customers in the Northeast and Central/Midwest regions. Jenny's background includes study at Central Texas College and proudly served in the U.S. Army. Her experience in sales and support with Thermo Fisher and Pitney Bowes will prove to be invaluable in her new role here at Mencom. Please help us in welcoming Jenny. Mencom ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Bruno-Grandjean-CEO-of-REDEX-SA-Has-Been-Elected-to-the-Position-of-President-of-the-French-Mecatronics-Association-ARTEMA-614776 ARTEMA represents 120 companies with a global turnover over 5Md Euros and more than 30,000 employees. ARTEMA represents some 120 companies, employing a total of nearly 30,000 people in France and generates an industrial activity of 5 billion Euros. With a strong Mechatronics orientation in common, these companies represent 80% of the country's production. With a consolidated turnover of 50M Euros, 7 subsidiaries across the world, 300 employees worldwide and an export rate of 90%, REDEX is ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Laura-Bielitz-Joins-Dymax-as-Engineering-Manager-852441 Torrington, Connecticut - May 5, 2012 - Dymax Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Bielitz as Engineering Manager. Laura will report to Stephen LaCroce, Director of Technology, and will be responsible for leading the engineering team in new product development while providing manufacturing support. Prior to joining Dymax, Laura held the position of Director of Operations at Magenta Research. She has over 13 years of engineering and operational experience in several ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/People-on-the-Move-614840 People on the Move spotlights trailblazers in standardization, highlighting their latest achievements, advancements, and contributions to the standards community. ANSI member and accredited standards developer the American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE), has appointed Ramiro Mata as staff engineer. Mr. Mata will review product listing applications, modification requests, and laboratory test reports for technical content. He will also perform factory and laboratory audits, ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/People-on-the-Move-614839 People on the Move spotlights trailblazers in standardization, highlighting their latest achievements, advancements, and contributions to the standards community. The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET), a member and accredited standards developer of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has announced the appointment of Rick Dixon as RESNET's ANSI standard manager, overseeing all of the organization's new ANSI standard development activities. Mr. Dixon brings ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Airgas-Announces-Leadership-Transition-852433 Michael L. Molinini to be Named President and Chief Executive Officer Following 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders; Joins Board of Directors Airgas Founder Peter McCausland to Serve as Executive Chairman of the Board RADNOR, PA - May 3, 2012 - Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced that effective immediately following the Company's 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held in mid-August, Airgas Founder Peter McCausland will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Watlow-Announces-New-Vice-President-Operations-852409 St. Louis, MO - Watlow, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, announces that Jim Rowland has joined the company as Vice President, Operations. Rowland comes to Watlow with over 20 years of professional experience in manufacturing, human resources and Lean transformation consulting. He will shape and develop operational strategy throughout the organization including advising on strategic business developments and key enterprise planning issues that ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400