Recent hires, promotions and an obit
Encore Wire reported four key positions. Kyle Carter was named a regional vice president of sales. He started as an intern in the sales department in 2009 and was promoted to director of sales in 2019. He holds a B.S. degree in business management and marketing from Oklahoma State University. Dustin Logston was named a […]
Recent hires and promotions
The Supervisory Board of LEONI announced changes to its executive board to further continuity of leadership. The company will extend the contract of CEO Klaus Rinnerberger through the end of 2027. He was lauded for helping LEONI return to operational success again following the financial restructuring in summer 2023. The Supervisory Board also extends the […]
Bhagwat retires, opens consulting firm
Anand Bhagwat, a past WAI president (2005) and a long-time steel industry veteran, recently retired from Minova USA Inc., and has started a consulting service. Per Bhagwat, he plans to serve small- and medium-sized companies on either retainer or project-based engagements for quality management, steel and wire technology, and new product development. He can be […]
United Wire expanding operations, adds new equipment to make medical products
United Wire, a family-owned wire manufacturer, is expanding its operations in North Haven, Connecticut, by 5,000 sq ft to accommodate a new, three-stand, wire shaping mill, a project that represents a seven-digit investment. An announcement said that the addition will be completed in the first quarter of 2024. United Wire President Bob Swanson said that […]
Promotions, retirements and obituaries
Lori Parent has been named business development manager for both Cable Components Group (CCG) and Gendon Polymer Services (Gendon). She has some 30 years of experience in colorants and masterbatches, most recently serving as director of sales USA/Canada for Spain’s Delta Tecnic, which she joined as a sales specialist in 2020. Prior past employers include […]