Joe Gentile, Product Manager for Hangsterfer's Laboratories of Mantua, N.J. was named First Vice-Chair of the Technical Members Board of Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA).

An active member of PMPA's technical List Serve, Gentile has been supplying technical information regarding lubricants and all other forms of metal working manufacturing for more than 10 years. "We appreciate that PMPA recognizes that suppliers can be a benefit to them by allowing companies like ours to become technical members," Gentile said. "We're there to offer members our expertise, not just our products.

"We consider PMPA a significant partner in providing our customers and their members an opportunity to share information. As a technical member for over 14 years, and now as Vice-Chair, our reputation for technical excellence at Hangsterfer's is prominent in the industry."

As Hangsterfer's Laboratories Product Manager, Gentile provides training to Technical and Regional Managers on product usage and applications. He also provides technical and application support to customers, and plays a primary role in research and development.