EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2013) – Cereplast, Inc., announced that it appointed Michael Okada as Chief Financial Officer, effective Feb. 5, 2013. Okada has been the acting Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company since February 2012.
ZURICH, Switzerland (Feb. 7, 2013) – ABB has won orders worth $160 million from Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd. for the design, supply, supervision of installation, testing and commissioning of the main electrical systems for seven next generation drill ships that will operate in the deep water oil and gas fields off the coast of Brazil. The orders were booked in the fourth quarter of last year and first quarter of this year.
(Jan 1, 2013) – Michael Stomberg (42), the previous Senior Vice President and Head of Division Mechanical Seals, became the successor to Dr. Walter Steinbach who retired from the company on December 31, 2012. Michael Stomberg (COO) is now one of three General Managers and a member of the EagleBurgmann Executive Board (TMT).
(Jan. 8, 2013) – Mette Refshauge has been appointed Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Danfoss, with effect from Jan. 7, 2013. She will join the Danfoss Group Committee, reporting to CEO & President, Niels B. Christiansen.
PUNE, India (Jan. 10, 2013) – Industrial manufacturer Eaton announced that Nitin Chalke has been named managing director of Eaton in India, reporting to Curt Hutchins, president – Asia Pacific. He succeeds Raja Kochar who has decided to leave Eaton to pursue other career interests, effective Jan. 18.
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (Jan. 14, 2013) – Magnetek, Inc. announced that Kevin Senn has joined the company as Business Development Manager for Mining Controls. Kevin has more than 10 years of experience in power controls, including three years in the mining industry with Bucyrus International. He also served as a field service engineer, power control technical consultant and a power control area manager for Rockwell Automation prior to joining Magnetek.
MONROE, N.C. (Jan. 14, 2013)—Colfax Fluid Handling, a business of Colfax Corporation announced the appointment of industry veteran Carl Pickard as senior vice president, global sales & marketing. Colfax Fluid Handling is a global leader in fluid-handling and transfer for critical applications in key industries.
(Jan. 16, 2013) – All Cornell regional and market managers were recognized for their phenomenal work at a sales meeting held in Scottsdale, Ariz., in mid-January. Especially recognized for outstanding achievement, were Dave Young, NW Regional Manager, Regional Manager for 2012 Award. Presented to Dave for his commitment to growing and nurturing his long-standing territory. James Quillin, Mountain West Regional Manager, 2012 “Go Getter” Award.
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (Jan. 18, 2013) – SJE-Rhombus announced the addition of Don Weirens as Engineered Solutions Sales Manager.
WAYNE, Pa. (Jan. 21, 2013) – Gardner Denver, Inc. announced that Vincent Trupiano has been appointed Vice President, Gardner Denver, Inc. and President, Industrial Products Group (IPG), effective immediately. In his new position, Trupiano has full responsibility for the company's global Industrial Products Group, reporting directly to Michael M. Larsen, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr.