ThomasNet News® is a service of ThomasNet.com http://news.thomasnet.com Fri, 24 May 2013 08:48:18 -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/Indium-Corporation-Technology-Expert-to-Present-at-ECTC-20008864 <a href="http://www.indium.com/">Indium Corporation</a>’s <a href="http://www.indium.com/biographies/ning-cheng-lee/">Dr. Ning-Cheng Lee</a>, Vice President of Technology, will give several presentations at the 63rd <a href="http://www.ectc.net/">Electronic Components and Technology Conference</a> (ECTC) May 28-31 in Las Vegas, NV.<br /> <ul> <li> Professional Development Course: Lead-Free Solder Joint Reliability – Material Consideration. This course will cover materials ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Marufur-Rahim-Joins-Dymax-as-R-and-D-Manager-30001517 Torrington, Connecticut – Dymax Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Marufur Rahim as RD Manager. In his new position, Marufur will report to Stephen LaCroce, Director of Technology, and will manage the R&D Adhesives Laboratory, oversee manufacturing support, and establish new product development programs and objectives. He will be responsible for planning, budgeting, and implementing approved research and development activities as necessary for new product development, ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Davies-Molding-Hires-Stacy-Morton-as-VP-Operations-and-Engineering-20008850 New VP to rev up manufacturing processes and pursue growth opportunities <br /> <br /> CAROL STREAM, IL – Davies Molding, LLC, the world’s leading manufacturer of plastic knobs and handles, announced today that Stacy Morton will join the organization as Vice President of Operations and Engineering.<br /> <br /> Morton will further develop Davies’ manufacturing expertise and capitalize on new product development opportunities. Most recently with Dial Tool and DTI Molding, ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Murata-Machinery-s-Fabrication-Division-Hires-Dorman-as-New-Western-Regional-Sales-Manager-20008849 Murata Machinery USA, Inc. has appointed Rick Dorman as Western Regional Sales Manager for the Fabrication Division. In his new position, Dorman will coordinate sales efforts with dealers in Texas, Oklahoma and all states west, as well as in the western extremity of Canada.<br /> <br /> “Rick brings a wealth of experience to his new position,” said Cary Teeple, Sales Manager for Murata Machinery’s Fabrication Products. “Growth opportunities abound in the western United ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Vig-Honored-with-Frank-Yaggie-Award-20008714 Yankton, S.D. –  Yankton area business leader Joe Vig was honored at the Yankton Chamber of Commerce annual banquet with the Frank Yaggie Award for outstanding civic and business engagement.<br /> <br /> Vig, who serves as president of Kolberg-Pioneer, Inc. (KPI-JCI) and group vice president of KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens, was recognized as a leader in the Yankton community for his many contributions.<br /> <br /> “Joe’s leadership and commitment to the community, as ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Eriez-Buyer-Richard-Ozimek-Earns-High-Level-Certification-30001507 Erie, PA - On April 17, 2013, Richard Ozimek, a buyer for Eriez®, was awarded the SPSM2 Certification from Next Level Purchasing, a globally-recognized leader in online training for purchasing professionals. According to Next Level Purchasing, individuals must first earn the Senior Professional in Supply Management (SPSM) Certification before being eligible to earn the SPSM2 Certification.<br /> <br /> Ozimek achieved the SPSM2 Certification after successfully completing a program comprised of ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Federal-Names-New-Machinery-Sales-Engineer-20008643 Roderick Daly brings 15 years of experience in the beverage packaging industry to his new position<br /> <br /> MILWAUKEE, WI — <a href="http://www.federalmfg.com/">Federal Manufacturing</a>, powered by <a href="http://www.promachinc.com/">Pro Mach</a>, announces that Roderick Daly has joined the company as a machinery sales engineer. Daly has approximately 15 years experience in the beverage packaging industry. <br /> <br /> Daly will acquire responsibility for further developing ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Federal-Hires-John-Oliaro-as-Its-New-Operations-Manager-20008642 Oliaro brings expertise in operations management in the packaging industry to his new position<br /> <br /> MILWAUKEE, WI — <a href="http://www.federalmfg.com/">Federal Manufacturing</a>, powered by <a href="http://www.promachinc.com/">Pro Mach</a>, announces the hiring of John Oliaro as the company’s new operations manager. Oliaro moves from Pro Mach sister company Fowler Products in Athens, Georgia, to Federal. The Federal engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing groups will ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Founder-of-Livonia-MI-based-Phillips-Service-Industries-PSI-Passes-Away-at-Age-79-20008477 Bill Phillips Brought Innovation and Economic Growth to Southeast Michigan and Beyond<br /> <br /> Livonia, Michigan – <a href="http://www.psi-online.com/">Phillips Service Industries, Inc.</a> (PSI), a privately-held global manufacturing and services holding company, announced today that its Founder and Chairman of the Board, William T. (Bill) Phillips, passed away after a hard-fought battle with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is also commonly referred to as Lou ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/TricorBraun-Adds-Executive-Vice-President-30001490 St. Louis, Mo. – TricorBraun has announced that Mark O’Bryan has joined TricorBraun as executive vice president--operations, according to Keith Strope, the company’s chief executive officer.<br /> <br /> Mr. O’Bryan will lead the company’s supply chain and operations in North America’s largest supplier of rigid packaging and packaging components<br /> <br /> Before joining TricorBraun, Mr. O’Bryan was chief information officer and senior vice president ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Elgin-Fastener-Group-Names-New-Cleveland-GM-30001473 Batesville, IN - Elgin Fastener Group (EFG) has announced the appointment of Carl Ondraka as General Manager-Cleveland Operations, with responsibility for EFG’s manufacturing operations at Chandler Products, Quality Bolt Screw, and Telefast Industries. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a BSME (Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering), and earned his MBA from Indiana University/South Bend. Ondraka is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Noxilizer-Appoints-CFO-Transitions-to-Expanded-Office-and-Lab-as-Rapid-Growth-Continues-20008778 Seasoned financial executive, David Chaskin brings 25 year’s experience to team dedicated to expanding NO2 sterilization market<br /> <br /> (Baltimore, MD) – Noxilizer, Inc., the company behind the unique and superior, room temperature NO2-based sterilization technology for life science manufacturers and hospitals, announced today the appointment of Mr. David Chaskin as CFO.<br /> <br /> Mr. Chaskin, the first of several planned hires to support Noxilizer’s expansion and ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Matthew-Sheridan-Joins-Dymax-as-Sales-Manager-Oligomers-and-Coatings-30001450 Torrington, Connecticut – Dymax Oligomers Coatings is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Sheridan to Sales Manager, Oligomers and Coatings. In his new position, Matt will report to Jennifer Mann, Director of Sales and Marketing, and be responsible for the management of Global Sales and Sales Channel Partners.<br /> <br /> Prior to joining Dymax, Matt was the Business Manager, North America, for Lamberti. He also held positions as Technical Sales Manager for Rahn USA ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/LMI-Custom-Mixing-Hires-ISO-Coordinator-20008459 CAMBRIDGE, Ohio:  LMI Custom Mixing LLC., a state-of-the-art custom polymer mixer has appointed Paul Quinn to the position of ISO Coordinator.<br /> <br /> Under the supervision of Brad McCulloch, Technical Director, Quinn will review and oversee internal audit schedules and process the audit results. He will examine various processes to ensure they fall within ISO standards. He will also perform quality assurance, control tests and assist the organization on meeting quality specifications.<br ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Tailored-Label-Products-Inc-Names-Jeff-Kerlin-Chief-Operating-Officer-20008376 MENOMONEE FALLS, WI  – Tailored Label Products (TLP) announced today the promotion of Jeff Kerlin to COO.  Kerlin has previously served as Vice President and General Manager for TLP and has been a member of the TLP executive management team for the past eight years.<br /> <br /> Given Kerlin’s strong leadership and industry experience, he will be responsible for the day-to-day management of TLP, as well as play a key part in ensuring execution of key strategies …enhancing ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Cornell-Appointed-Director-of-Business-Development-20008290 Somerset, PA – J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, a leading manufacturer of dump bodies, trailers, specialty truck equipment, and custom transportation solutions, today announced the appointment of Jason R. Cornell as Director of Business Development. In this capacity, Jason will be responsible for product analysis, market research, and product definition, design, and launch. In addition, he will manage direct sales for special programs and provide support to the sales and marketing ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Metcam-Fills-Expanded-Chief-Financial-Officer-Position-Hires-New-Personnel-to-Staff-Key-Production-Based-Roles-30001434 (Alpharetta, GA) - Metcam, a fabricator of sheet metal components and assemblies for OEMs, today announced it has filled positions in three key roles: Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Materials Manager and Quality Manager. Finance expert Steve Honnold will serve as Metcam's first full-time CFO. Seventeen-year manufacturing veteran Nick Danison will fill the position of Materials Manager. Quality-systems specialist Richard Uber will assume the role of Quality Manager. Bob Cheek, previously ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/New-Hire-Cashins-and-Associates-Inc-Hires-Eilen-Watkins-CIH-20008166 Cashins Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that Eileen V. Watkins, CIH, has joined the company as a Senior EHS Consultant. A native of Rochester, New York, Eileen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from LeMoyne College and a Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Rochester.<br /> <br /> Her EHS career at began at Eastman Kodak Company where she provided Industrial Hygiene support to diverse divisions including coating operations, synthetic chemical ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Indium-Corporation-Product-Specialist-to-Present-at-Inaugural-ESTC-Conference-30001422 Indium Corporation’s Brook Sandy-Smith, Product Specialist - PCB Assembly Materials, will present at the inaugural Electronic System Technologies Conference May 20-23 in Las Vegas, Nev.<br /> <br /> Sandy-Smith will present Proven Strategies to Minimize Voiding under QFNs and other Bottom Termination Components. Her presentation will review proven approaches for eliminating QFN voiding, including solder paste optimization, process approaches, and the addition of engineered solder ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/IEE-s-New-Director-of-Retail-Sales-Focuses-on-Customer-Value-Process-Efficiency-20008346 Van Nuys, Calif.  – IEE, Inc., renowned for its innovative, cutting-edge display technologies, has hired industry veteran Mike O’Connor as the director of retail sales. With more than two decades of various retail hardware and software experience, O’Connor is poised to lead IEE’s retail POS display division in developing consumer-focused display technologies that will enhance the user’s experience.<br /> <br /> Thomas Winfrey, president of IEE, noted, ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Newly-Created-Position-to-Create-Global-Supply-Chain-and-Sourcing-Organization-30001421 Mark Dixon Named Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Sourcing<br /> <br /> Cincinnati, Ohio – Milacron LLC, a global plastics industry leader with the widest range of plastics processing equipment, technologies and services in the world has hired Mark Dixon as Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Sourcing.<br /> <br /> With the hiring of Dixon, a leader with more than 20 years of experience, Milacron is creating a VP-level supply chain and sourcing position to align the ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Santana-Equipment-Trading-Company-s-Director-of-Marketing-and-PR-Passes-Away-20007986 Chicago, IL – Robert P. Walker, Director of Marketing and PR for Santana Equipment Trading Company, passed away on April 28 in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Robert, also known as Bob, is survived by his two brothers, Joseph Wilson and Richard Wilczynski.<br /> <br /> Robert (“Bob”) Walker brought his marketing talent to the material handling industry when he joined Santana Equipment Trading Company in late 2011. Helping pave the way for a seamless expansion to Phoenix, along with ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Indium-Corporation-Product-Specialist-to-Present-at-ICSR-20007976 <a href="http://www.indium.com/">Indium Corporation</a>’s <a href="http://www.indium.com/biographies/brook-sandy/">Brook Sandy-Smith</a>, Product Support Specialist – PCB Assembly Materials, will present at the <a href="http://www.smta.org/icsr/tech.cfm">International Conference on Soldering and Reliability</a> on Friday, May 17 in Toronto, Canada.  <br /> <br /> Sandy-Smith’s presentation, Reliability Challenges for Bottom Termination Components, discusses electro-chemical ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/People-on-the-Move-20007941 People on the Move spotlights trailblazers in standardization, highlighting their latest achievements, advancements, and contributions to the standards community.<br /> <br /> ANSI member and accredited standards developer IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries has named John Hasselmann as its vice president of government relations. Mr. Hasselmann will oversee the implementation of IPC’s global policy agenda and advocacy levels, and will collaborate with the ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/People-on-the-Move-20007938 People on the Move spotlights trailblazers in standardization, highlighting their latest achievements, advancements, and contributions to the standards community.<br /> <br /> The Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP), a public-private partnership led by American National Standards Institute (ANSI) government member the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has announced the appointment of Susan Hoyler as the panel’s director of technical operations. Ms. Hoyler will ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Hunter-Names-New-Marcom-Manager-20007888 The following statement was made today by Bill Hunter, CEO of Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation…<br /> <br /> “Effective immediately, I have engaged John Katsantonis to serve as our Marketing Communications (MarCom) Manager.  John will manage PR, media relations and sales/marketing messaging; work with our sales team to create and manage cross-organizational, integrated marketing strategies; serve as a single-source management point for outside vendor and marketing services ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Mazak-Optonics-Corp-Welcomes-New-Regional-Sales-Manager-30001475 Elgin, Illinois – Mazak Optonics Corp. is pleased to welcome a new Regional Sales Manager, David Widlund, to the team. Widlund will be covering the Southwest territory including Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana.<br /> <br /> Widlund’s background includes a B.S. from Washington State University and 12 years in the sheet metal fabrication industry. He has worked in applications engineering, laser production management, direct sales and, ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Universal-Electric-Corporation-Hires-Clint-Skinner-to-Serve-as-Northern-Europe-Region-Sales-Manager-30001366 Skinner to Focus on Growing Data Center Business Overseas<br /> <br /> CANONSBURG, Pa. – Universal Electric Corporation (UEC) today announced the hiring of Clint Skinner as the Northern Europe Region Sales Manager. Skinner, an industry veteran, comes to UEC with a wide range of experience in both the sales and operations side of data centers in the U.K.<br /> <br /> “The addition of Clint Skinner allows us to more aggressively pursue new customers in the U.K. and Northern European ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/New-CEO-for-Micro-Epsilon-Eltrotec-30001352 On 1st January 2013, Bernd Hendrych was appointed as new CEO for Micro-Epsilon Eltrotec. In this role, he will continue the work of his predecessor Claus Hofmann, who left the company on the 31 December 2012. Bernd Hendrych had been Head of Sales at Eltrotec since 2005. Prior to his time at Micro-Epsilon Eltrotec, Bernd worked for more than 25 years in various development, export and sales roles for a number of international manufacturers of automation control technology. “Our goal is to ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Indium-Corporation-Technology-Experts-to-Present-at-IMAPS-New-England-20007727 Several Indium Corporation technology experts will present their technical findings at the <a href="http://www.imapsne.org/">International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS) New England Chapter Symposium</a> May 7 in Boxborough, MA.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.indium.com/biographies/tim-jensen/">Tim Jensen</a>, Product Manager – PCB Assembly Materials<br /> • Presentation: SACM™ Solder: A high-reliability, low-cost alternative to SAC305<br /> This presentation ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400