The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) Technical Division Executive Committee, TDEC, announces a minor restructuring of AGMA technical committees to better serve the industry. The new structure will replace existing topic-specific committees with project-specific working groups that will be formed to develop the deliverable of each project.
Jergens announces Barry Schwartz will take on business development for the Canadian market to further support customers and channel partners throughout the country. Mr. Schwartz joined Jergens in June and brings with him 40 years of metalworking experience including consulting, sales and marketing management, and broad product line distribution. The appointment comes amidst the company’s strategic moves for further developing international business.
The Board of Directors has appointed Henrik Ager as the new President and CEO of Höganäs AB, starting October 2, 2023. Henrik Ager is currently CEO of Copperstone Resources AB.
As of September 1, 2023, Johanna Alkberg has been appointed Vice President Enterprise IT. Johanna will also become a member of the Seco Management Group, reporting to Stefan Steenstrup, President Seco.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) Board of Directors elected two new members to serve a three-year term, from 2023 to 2026. This vote occurred at the most recent board of directors meeting in Ann Arbor, Michigan in August.
The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems, saw blades, power tool accessories and more, has recently appointed Mr. Seth Downing as its new Strategic Accounts Manager North America, Industrial Products. The role was previously held by Mr. Michael Connor who was recently promoted to Sales and Marketing Director North America, Starrett Industrial Products.
Ceratizit welcomes Trent Larsen to its North Central U.S. team as a Technical Sales Engineer. He is based out of Wisconsin and brings 27 years of industry experience in machining and programming to the cutting tool company.
Jergens appoints Miguel Carreon as its product and business development Manager for Mexico. In his role Carreon is responsible for sales and related activities for all three product lines throughout Mexico’s 32 states.
TE-CO Manufacturing has announced the hiring of Christopher (Chris) Cornelius as its new Vice president of Operations where he will manage day-to-day operations including overseeing engineering, manufacturing and facility operations teams. He is responsible for operations strategy development, implementation and performance measurement, alignment with company goals; and managing budgeting process and P&L responsibilities.
Speedgrip Chuck Company, a portfolio company of Stratford-Cambridge Group, appointed Matthew Mayer as the President of the company in September 2022. Mayer has three decades of professional experience in the manufacturing industry including executive leadership roles. Strategically selected for his knowledge of OEM workholding operations, sales, machining and assembly of machine tool products, Mayer is leveraging his expertise to expand Speedgrip’s position in the market.