Industry News B&L Information Systems, global
New Face in Research & Development: Chris McNeil Joins the Team
leader in ERP software for metalcasters, is pleased to announce a staff change. Chris McNeil has joined the Research & Development department as a Quality Support Analyst.
“Chris will be a great asset to R&D and the existing Quality Assurance team,” notes Brad Clark, Manager – Research & Development. “Adding Chris to the team will allow R&D to expend more resources on testing new Odyssey releases and additional detailed regression testing of existing business processes.” McNeil joined B&L’s award-winning
customer service desk in late 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Southern New Hampshire University as well
as an Organizational Leadership and Supervision Certificate from Purdue University – South Bend. McNeil’s diverse business background includes both data management in the healthcare industry and extensive supervisory experience across several manufacturing industries.
About B&L Information Systems B&L Information Systems is the global leader in cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for foundries, die casters and investment casters. Since 1976, B&L has implemented their unique ERP solutions at over 400 metalcasting operations, making their cloud-based Odyssey ERP match how metalcasters operate. With
Chris McNeil
Odyssey, metalcasters maximize their resources, minimize costs, and make better decisions faster.
David Pekala of Paramelt Announces Retirement; Rich Kilpatrick Promoted to President and General Manager
“It is with personal regret but
warm wishes that I announce the retirement of David Pekala. He has been with Paramelt for nearly 10 years as President and General Manager. Dave was instrumental in the successful integration of Argueso and Kindt-Collins acquisitions. We are indebted to his commitment for propelling us to our present position in the industry. His work has helped to form Paramelt as the market leader of investment casting waxes.
It is also with great pleasure that I announce the new President and General Manager of Paramelt USA, Rich Kilpatrick. Rich has been a highly valued member of the team since 2006 and has held numerous positions within the organization, preparing himself
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David Pekala
for this day. We all look forward to his success in continuing to grow the Paramelt business in North America. Please join me in wishing Dave and
Rich good luck in their future!” Regards, John Capendale, Managing Director, Paramelt
About Paramelt Provider of Cerita Casting waxes. Multiple manufacturing and reclamation facilities
Rich Kilpatrick
in the USA that produce: Virgin Filled and Unfilled Pattern waxes, Sprue/Gating waxes, Soluble waxes and Specialty waxes including stick tight, patching/ repair, dip seal and extrusions. System reclaim waxes along with Tech Clean reclaim processing (proprietary process that extracts high ash contaminants and metallic oxides). Forms: Pellet, Flake, Slab, Billet, Extrusions and Liquid Deliveries. Packaging: Bags, Boxes, Bulk Systems.
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