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Simona Cristea-Floris, Recipient of the 2009 Pierre Faurre Prize Awarded by the Ecole ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Pierre Faurre Prize, which has been awarded by the Polytechnique Foundation since 2002, honours a young Polytechnician whose early years in the industry demonstrate a combination of technical expertise, management skills and international success. Simona Cristea-Floris, 35, of dual Romanian and French nationality, is the 2009 winner of the Pierre Faurre Prize, awarded by the Polytechnique Foundation. Born in 1974 in Romania, Simona Cristea-Floris, a Physics graduate, arrived in France in ...

Appointment in Vaisala's Management Group

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

John Jiang has been appointed President of Vaisala China and a member of Vaisala's strategic management group starting January 1, 2010. John Jiang joins Vaisala from FKI, a major international industrial investment group, where he has worked as China Managing Director. In FKI, he was in charge of overseeing all the operations of the China headquarters. Before FKI, John Jiang has worked in several general manager or senior business consultant positions for international companies in ...

AEM Elects 2010 Officers, Directors

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Link-Belt Construction Equipment executive heads equipment manufacturers' trade group The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces the election of 2010 officers and new directors. They are: o Chairman Chuck Martz, President & CEO of Link-Belt Construction Equipment, Lexington, Kentucky o First Vice Chairman James McCullough, President & CEO CNH Construction Equipment of CNH, Racine, Wisconsin o Second Vice Chairman Tiffany Sewell-Howard, CEO of Charles Machine Works, ...

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Waugh Joins DISC-LOCK International Executive Team

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Culver City, Calif. - November 17, 2009 - DISC-LOCK International today announced that Reggie Waugh has joined DISC-LOCK as the Account Executive in charge of military sales. In his new position, Waugh will also be responsible for generating DISC-LOCK sales in other industries including; wind power, solar power, oil and gas and industrial OEMs. He will report to Alistair McKinlay, Chairman of DISC-LOCK International. "Reggie brings nearly 20 years of industrial sales and management ...

Lanly Company Announces the Addition of Martin F. ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Lanly Company announces the addition of Martin F. Marincic to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing within their organization. Marty comes to Lanly with over 30 years of sales and marketing experience in the capital equipment marketplace. Marty holds an Electrical Engineering as well as an MBA Business degree from The Cleveland State University. Dennis Hill, President of The Lanly Company stated: "Lanly recognizes the critical role marketing plays in today's competitive ...

Holder Shredder Salesman for US and Canada

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Peachtree City, GA, Nov 12, 2009: Harris announces Scott Holder for Shredder Sales position for US and Canada. Scott has been employed by Harris for the last 14 years of his 22 years in this industry. Prior to this position, Scott was the Harris Regional Sales Manger for the South Central US. Scott has extensive knowledge and expertise in baling, shearing and shredding operations of scrap metals. "I am excited about the new products and services that our shredder group is ...

PTDA Presents Prestigious Warren Pike Award to Alan Haveson

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Chicago, Ill.-November 12, 2009-The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Alan M. Haveson, CEO, Lee Linear (Middlesex, N.J.) the 20th recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. Haveson received the award, named for PTDA's co-founder and first president, at the association's annual Industry Summit in San Diego, Calif. The award was established in 1984 to honor individuals who have demonstrated ...

Henk Hoogendoorn Appointed National Sales Manager

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Increase sales focus and coordination for the important Vertical Form Fill Seal market in North America Sales strategy responsibility for vertical packaging machinery in North America Extensive experience in packaging and automation technology New Richmond, WI, USA - Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc., one of the leading suppliers of packaging and processing technology, in the food, pharmaceutical, and confectionery industries, has appointed Henk Hoogendoorn to National Sales Manager, ...

Sonoco Names Bell Staff Vice President, Internal Audit

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Hartsville, S.C. - Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced that Gloria M. Bell has been named staff vice president, internal audit, according to Charles J. Hupfer, senior vice president and chief financial officer. Bell is responsible for the day-to-day functions of the Company's internal audit department including assessing compliance of internal controls under Sarbane-Oxley Section 404, testing of all information technology systems and working with ...

ABB Appoints Daniel Huber Business Unit Manager, Open Control Systems

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Responsible for the Control System products, Control System related channel partners, and system/service for the life science, specialty chemical, food, beverage and printing industries Zurich, Switzerland, November 6, 2009 - ABB announced today that Daniel Huber has been promoted to Business Unit manager for the company's Control Systems business within the Process Automation Division. He will be responsible for the global product business of ABB's vast portfolio of control systems, ...

People on the Move

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

People on the Move spotlights trailblazers in standardization, highlighting their latest achievements, advancements, and contributions to the standards community. The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), an organizational member and accredited standards developer of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has announced the appointment of Erik Heilman as director of government affairs for the trade association serving the forest products industry. Mr. Heilman will be ...

Arthur L. Schawlow Award Presented to Valentin Gapontsev

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Gapontsev Accepts Prestigious Laser Science and Engineering Award Recognized as "Father of Fiber Laser Industry" Oxford, MA, November 5, 2009 -- IPG Photonics Corporation, the world leader in high power fiber lasers and amplifiers, is proud to announce that Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Valentin Gapontsev was the recipient of the Laser Institute of America's (LIA) 2009 Arthur L. Schawlow award. The Schawlow award, which was first presented by the LIA in 1982, honors ...

Aquatech Assigns Local Marcellus Shale Point Person

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

CANONSBURG, Pa., November 2009 - Chuck Kozora, Regional Business Development Manager, has been appointed the key point contact role within Aquatech for topics relating to the treatment of the Marcellus Shale flowback and produced waters. He operates out of corporate headquarters located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, which is within a short drive of all the Marcellus shale drilling sites and, for many, a local phone call for assistance. Chuck's contact details are: Chuck ...

Tim Mahan Named Technical Sales Representative for Elgin Fastener

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Elgin Fastener Group has announced the addition of Tim Mahan as a Technical Sales Representative. Mahan brings 25 years of fastener experience to EFG, having previously worked with Acument Global Technologies/Textron Fastening Systems in sales management positions that covered multiple states in the West and Midwest, as well as portions of Mexico. He will be based in Troy, IL, adjacent to St. Louis, MO, and will have primary responsibility for development of new business in that area of the ...

Aqua-Aerobic V.P. Joins Purdue University Industrial Advisory Board

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Rockford, IL, November 5, 2009 - Chris Korab, V.P./Human Resources of Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. has been invited to join the Industrial Advisory Board of the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University. The Industrial Advisory Board assists the department in enhancing the Computer Graphics Technology undergraduate and graduate programs by providing advice, counsel, and support on various aspects of departmental programs. Korab is scheduled to join the board at their ...

Exact Machine Service adds Service Engineer in New Jersey to Increase Machine Tool Repair and ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Exact Machine Service Inc. in York, PA is proud to announce the addition of Service Engineer Ronald Dedinsky to our team! Ron has 25 years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing various machine tools, conventional and CNC. Ron is able to work on electrical, mechanical and hydraulic problems. He has factory training on a wide range of machines and CNC controls including: o Acramatic/Cincinnati o Bridgeport o Fanuc ...

KAPCO Welcomes Robert Bucholz, Technical Sales Support Manager

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Kent, Ohio (November, 2009) - KAPCO (Kent Adhesive Products Co.) welcomes Robert Bucholz into the new position of Technical Sales Support Manager. Bucholz joins KAPCO with 30 years of experience in the pressure sensitive industry. He will be responsible for developing and expanding our coated products business. New projects in varying industries will be designed to run on our 80" coater. Bucholz graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Most recently he has had extensive ...

Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers Elects Al Valkema to Board

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers Board of Directors has elected Al Valkema as a new member of the Board. Al is National Accounts Director at Sebright Products, Inc. in Michigan and has worked extensively on AFPR recycling projects over the past years, including the pre-paid Sanofi Pasteur medical cooler program. Al will be an excellent addition to the AFPR Board.

Bunting® Magnetics Expands Metal Detection Service Department

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

NEWTON, KS - Bunting® Magnetics Co, headquartered in Newton, Kansas, is pleased to announce the addition of David Briggs and Clint Pitts as new Service Technicians for our Metal Detection Department. "We are rapidly expanding our service capabilities to provide constant technical support for customers," stated Rod Henricks, Bunting® Product Manager - Metal Detection. "Manufacturing operations can not afford to shut down production lines. Our service team helps our customers remain productive ...

Reed Manufacturing is Proud to Announce Our New Regional Manager

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Reed Manufacturing welcomes Jeff Esmont as its new Regional Manager for Ohio, Kentucky, Southern Michigan, Western New York and Northwest Pennsylvania. Jeff will serve key Reed accounts, work with Manufacturer's Reps, and focus on developing new business in this 5-state area. Before joining Reed, Jeff worked at Milwaukee Electric Tool for 25 years, serving as strategic area manager for its Washington, DC and Northern Virginia markets. Most recently, he managed the company's top producing ...

CLARK Names John Zarring as National Accounts Sales Representative

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Appointment yields Twelve years of Sales/Material Handling experience CLARK Material Handing Company has announced the appointment of John Zarring as National Accounts Sales Representative. His responsibilities will include working closely with dealers and regional sales personnel as well as end users in establishing & maintaining national and major account customer relationships. "John Zarring will be an excellent addition to our already outstanding sales team, and his previous experience ...

Schaeffler CEO Takes the Reins at World Bearing Association

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Jürgen M. Geißinger, Schaeffler Group President and CEO, has been elected as president of the World Bearing Association (WBA) at the organisation's fourth annual meeting in Tokyo. In September 2006, the WBA was established as an umbrella organisation for the American Bearing Manufacturers' Association (ABMA), the Japan Bearing Industrial Association (JBIA) and the European Bearing Manufacturers' Association (FEBMA). The WBA represents the leading global bearing suppliers, with combined ...

AASHTO Honors Outstanding Transportation Professionals

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

PALM DESERT, Calif. - The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials honored the achievements of transportation professionals from around the country this week at its 2009 Annual Meeting. Thomas H. MacDonald Memorial Award Pamela Hutton, Chief Engineer Colorado Department of Transportation Hutton has provided exemplary leadership of the department's comprehensive safety program. She serves as the governor's representative for highway safety. She has taken ...

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PTDA Announces Leadership for 2010

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Chicago, Ill.-October 24, 2009-The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) today elected its 2010 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council at the PTDA 2009 Industry Summit in San Diego, Calif. Keith Nowak, president, MPT Drives, Inc. (Madison Heights, Mich.) will become PTDA's president in 2010. He succeeds Drew Tucci, director, marketing & sales, Eastern Bearings, Inc. (Waltham, Mass.). Nowak has been active in the association since 2003, serving on the Industry Summit ...

Roger A. Jones Receives the MTI 2009 Distinguished Service Award

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Souderton, Pa. - Corporate President of Solar Atmospheres Roger A. Jones has won the prestigious 2009 Distinguished Service Award from the Metal Treating Institute. The award was bestowed on October 10th at MTI's Annual Fall Meeting, held this year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The MTI's Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding, significant, and well-recognized contributions of lasting importance to the Heat Treating Industry. Tom Morrison, CEO of the ...

Stephen LaCroce Joins DYMAX as Director of Applied Technology