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Website Update Eases Actuator Shopping
tures precision magnetic prod- ucts for separation, material handling and other tasks.
tain and promote sales in the western United States, Cana- da and Mexico. The firm pro- vides vacuum heattreating, brazing and carburizing services.
Tella Tool & Manufactur- ing Co., Lombard, IL, named Ben Holl customer service supervisor; Allison Johnson customer service representa- tive; Matt Rodde fabrication estimator; Karen Hanks and Lynn Bierhaus quality inspectors; Doug Dinh CMM programmer; and Rich Wagy plant manager.
PHD, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN, a manufacturer of pneumatic and electric actuators for a variety of industrial applica- tions, has added a new sec- tion to its website to guide visitors in actuator selection based on the application. Featured industries include automotive and medical- product manufacturing, and conveyor automation; www.phdinc.com.
Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), Inc., Maches- ney Park, IL, added Karl Zoller to its sales team, cover- ing the state of Illinois. FMS sells metal-fabricating equip- ment from PrimaPower, RAS and other suppliers.
The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), Cleveland, OH, named Douglas E. Trout exhibition sales manager. His responsibilities include selling exhibit space in the METAL- FORM technology area for all FABTECH tradeshows (United States, Canada, Mexico and India). He’ll also collaborate with FABTECH’s cosponsoring associations to support the overall strategic plan of the shows.
HK Metalcraft, Lodi, NJ, a manufacturer of precision metal stampings, spring washers, formed products and related assemblies, has made several personnel announcements: Raymond Hopp is CEO and chairman of the board; Joshua Hopp is president and board mem- ber; Bob Osborn is executive vice president and board member; and Domenic Fed- erici has joined the company as chief operating officer.
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Arku Coil Systems, Inc., Cincinnati, OH, appointed Franck Hirschmann vice pres- ident of its U.S. operations. Hirschmann previously man- aged international accounts for the company, served as business segment manager of cut-to-length and slitting lines, and oversaw its sales depart- ment from 2003 to 2008.
Bunting Magnetics Co., Newton, KS, named Rod Hen- ricks director of sales, and Robert Bunting, Jr. product manager—metal detection (the title previously held by Henricks). The firm manufac-
Solar Atmospheres of Cal- ifornia, Fontana, CA, named Stephen W. Lodge Sr. out- side sales manager, to main-
Wiegel Tool Works, Wood Dale, IL, promoted Jack Schu- bert from toolroom manager to plant manager; and Daniel Kubasak from tool and die maker to toolroom manager.
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