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tech.com PeoPle in the news Saline Hires Jeff Riedel to
Implement Lean Culture Saline, MI — Saline Lectronics, Inc., an electronics contract manufacturer, has added Jeff Riedel as Lean Champion to its manufacturing team. Saline Lectron- ics’ commitment to the implementation of a lean culture will allow the compa- ny to maintain current growth trajectories and make holistic process efficiency improvements. Riedel has an extensive professional background in electronics and automotive manufacturing, and joins Saline Lectronics with years of expe- rience implementing lean initiatives across a variety of different industries. His customized approach to developing a lean culture as well as his plan to engage and encourage employees to voice their ideas and solutions, makes Riedel an ex- citing asset to the Saline Lectronics team. Web:
www.lectronics.net.
Petroferm Appoints New Regional Sales
Manager and Marketing Coordinator Gurnee, IL —Petroferm, a Vantage Specialty Chemicals business, is being joined by Bill Breault, Regional Sales Manager and Grant Zwicke, Marketing Coordi- nator. Bill brings with him seventeen years of professional industry experience in precision cleaning markets, of which nine were with Petroferm in market management. Bill was a chief player in the company’s penetration and growth in aerospace and defense markets worldwide. In his new role, Bill will work with the company’s distribution network and strategic key accounts throughout the region. Grant graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with degrees in both biological sciences and communications. He will be responsible for Petro- ferm’s social media presence and website and will liaise with industry organiza- tions across all markets served by Petroferm. Web:
www.petroferm.com
NKK Names Sweeney as Sr. Sales Exec.
Scottsdale, AZ — NKK Switches, a designer and manufacturer of innovative electromechanical switching devices, has appointed Laurence Sweeney as the company’s Senior Sales Executive. As head of sales, Sweeney is responsible for NKK’s sales organization, customer support and channel partnerships. He will also focus on developing and strengthening key customer and partner re- lationships. Before joining NKK, Sweeney served as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Zippertubing Company where he was responsible for build- ing a new sales and marketing infrastructure throughout the Americas. Prior to Zippertubing, Sweeney worked for Future Electronics and HVVi Semicon- ductor. Web:
www.nkkswitches.com.
Chuck Dana Joins MFG as Executive
Vice President Ashtabula, OH — Molded Fiber Glass Companies (MFG) is being joined by Charles E. (Chuck) Dana, most recently president of Owens Corning’s Building Materials Group in Toledo, Ohio. He joins MFG as an executive vice president and member of the senior leadership team, reporting directly to President and CEO Richard S. Morrison, effective April 1, 2015. Mr. Dana is expected to serve in the role of executive vice president until he succeeds Morrison as CEO in 2016, after which time Morrison will continue as executive chairman of the board. Dana will join MFG from Owens Corning (OC) where he held leadership posi- tions in the Corporate, Composites, and Building Materials organizations, devel- oping extensive experience and relationships within these industries. Prior to joining OC in 1995, Dana spent 17 years in a variety of managerial and execu- tive roles with General Electric Company. Web:
www.gmoldedfiberglass.com.
SigmaTEK Names Dan Jacobs
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www.sigmanest.com
Carlos Carpio Joins Dymax as
Territory Sales Manager Torrington, CT —Dymax Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlos Carpio as a Territory Sales Manager. In his new position, Carlos will report to Rob Kleinschmidt, Eastern Regional Sales Manager, and will pro- vide a key service in helping manufacturers in the northeastern states and Latin America solve their most complex application problems and reduce manufacturing costs. Prior to joining Dymax, Carlos was a Regional Sales Manager with Royal/ADCO where he was responsible for maintaining ac- counts, introducing new products, and developing opportunities in the North- east territory. He received his MBA in Management/Marketing from the Uni- versity of Hartford. Web:
www.dymax.com
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