Tucker Induction Systems Announces New Chief Engineer
(October 27, 2005, Shelby Twp., MI) Tucker Induction Systems, Inc. of Shelby Township Michigan announces noted induction heating author and industry speaker, Micah Black to Chief Engineer/Sales Engineer. Black brings a quarter century of industry experience and expertise in induction tooling, machinery and systems design and manufacturing to Tucker. Black has been involved in the Induction Industry for 24 years as an induction tooling designer, design supervisor and project manager.
"Global competition and technology has totally changed the induction heating industry," states Black, "It's a whole new game and I'm excited about the benefits Tucker offers with their lean and efficient operations to meet today's challenges." Black will oversee the development and installation of all Tucker induction tooling including a new line of standard induction scanners and power supplies. "I've always been impressed with Tucker Induction Systems over the years and grateful for the opportunity to grow with them into the future," continues Black.
Rocky Tucker, Owner and President of Operations, at Tucker Induction Systems, Inc. stated, "We are thrilled to have Micah Black as Tucker's Chief Engineer/Sales Engineer, his experience, expertise and industry enthusiasm complements the tremendous depth of induction heating experience, knowledge and efficiency that is already in place and has been at Tucker Induction Systems since 1976." "Having Micah Black oversee engineering and installations will further enhance customer quality, communications and satisfaction," continues Tucker.
Black is co-author of the "Handbook of Induction Heating", published by Marcel Dekker in 2003 and co-author of the "Steel Heat Treatment Handbook", also published by Dekker in 1997. Both are relied upon as a main resource and reference in the industry. Black has also contributed to a number of different articles on induction heating published in Industrial Heating, Process Heating and Advanced Materials & Processes. He is also an active member of the ASM International - (American Society for Metals).
Tucker Induction Systems, Inc., produces a full line of induction heating equipment including custom turnkey systems. They also specialize in retrofitting and rebuilding any existing induction heating equipment and induction coils. A complete metallurgical lab is onsite for development and testing.
Tucker Induction Systems, Inc., is known as the problem solvers in the induction heating industry. Tucker is also well known as the designer of the industry's first interchangeable quick-change coils for two-turns and single shot designs with correct clamping pressure. These make induction heating systems more efficient by allowing operators to only change coils, quenches or buses as needed rather than replace the entire assembly. This speeds set-up and minimizes downtime. This innovation made coil updates, part changeovers and repairs easier, faster and more economical.
Automotive OEMs, Tier Suppliers, Off Highway Vehicle Manufacturers and Farm Implement Equipment Suppliers are Tucker Induction Systems main customer base. Appliance, Tooling and general metalworking manufacturers are also users of Tucker induction heating equipment. For more information contact:
Denny Martin
President of Manufacturing
dmartin@tuckerinductionsystems.com
Tucker Induction Systems, Inc.
50550 Rizzo Drive
Shelby Township, MI 48315
Phone 586.247.9100
Fax 586.247.1028
www.tuckerinductionsystems.com
