09/03/2014

QuickConnect: September 2014

News from NAHAD Members

NAHAD Member Companies announce new appointments and promotions.

Jim Forbes, Vice President of Sales Fairview Fittings & Mfg. Ltd. (Toronto, Ontario Canada) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Roberto Verilli to the role of Eastern Regional Sales Manager. Mr. Verilli has over 25 years of sales experience with Fairview and had previously been responsible for sales in the province of Quebec only. His new position will now see him responsible for Sales in Quebec and all of Atlantic Canada effective immediately.

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HYDE INDUSTRIAL BLADE SOLUTIONS (IBS) announces the promotion of two long-term employees to new and expanded roles in the organization.

Armando Gonzalez of Southbridge, MA was named to the position of technical coordinator at the company. Having recently celebrated his 25th anniversary at Hyde IBS, Mr. Gonzalez will utilize his experience to lead training initiatives for new and existing employees on manufacturing machines and processes. In his new role, Mr. Gonzalez will champion process improvement across the entire organization. He will also be responsible for overseeing the ordering of machine tooling for Hyde’s cutting and honing operations.

Sarah Kratz of Thompson, CT was promoted to the role of logistics coordinator at the 140 year-old firm. Employed at Hyde for 13 years, Ms. Kratz is a skilled CNC machine operator and will be responsible for the day-to-day movement of projects between departments based upon customers’ requirements. Starting with the scheduling of projects with both regular and expedited timetables, Ms. Kratz will spearhead Six Sigma process improvement activities on the production floor at the company. She will also oversee metal scrap management and product stocking programs for Hyde IBS.

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Dixon is pleased to announce the appointment of George F. Shea as Refinery Market Specialist. Shea has been working as a Territory Manager out of Chicago for the last seven years. Working under the direction of Tony Haston, Dixon’s Energy Market Specialist, George will focus on enhancing Dixon’s presence in the refinery sector of the Petrochemical Life Cycle. Until a replacement is appointed, George will continue to fulfill his duties as Territory Manager.

Dixon is also pleased to announce the addition of Steve Wagner as a Territory Manager in the Denver area. Steve has 18 years’ experience as a regional sales manager in the printing industry, with prior experience in Fire Hose and Hydraulics.