The daily news bulletin for the informed wire & cable executive. Reaching a regular audience of 7733 readers in 101 countries. Wire & Cable Industry news Subscribe here for your automatic email   RESOURCES... - Exchange Rates - Info Links - Forex TV - Publication Policy - Email the Editor - Advertising October 22nd, 2009  - Personnel Camden New York - International Wire announces a change in board bembership International Wire Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ITWG) today announced that Mark K. Holdsworth, Chairman of the Board of Directors, has resigned in order to focus on other aspects of the business of Tennenbaum Capital Partners (“TCP”), and the Board of Directors has appointed Hugh Steven Wilson as a new director and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Wilson is a Managing Partner of TCP. Prior to joining TCP in 2005, he retired from the international law firm of Latham & Watkins where he was a senior partner and was Global Co-Chair of the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group and former Chairman of both the National Litigation Department and the National Mergers and Acquisitions Litigation Practice Group. Mr. Wilson is Vice Chairman and a director of Burford Capital Limited and a director of Alabama Aircraft Industries, Inc. He holds a J.D. degree from the University of Chicago Law School and a Master of Laws degree from Harvard Law School. Mark K. Holdsworth said, “It has been a distinct privilege to serve on International Wire’s Board for the past five years and I am confident that under the leadership of Steve Wilson and Rod Kent, CEO, the Company will continue to meet the challenges of this difficult economic environment.” October 6th, 2009  - Personnel Nuremberg, Germany - Leoni extends the contract of its CEO The Supervisory Board of Leoni AG has, ahead of schedule, extended the contract of Management Board chairman Dr Klaus Probst for 5 years. The new contract runs until 31 December 2014; the existing contractual agreement would have expired on 30 June 2010. Probst (56) has been with the Leoni Group for 20 years and was appointed to its Management Board in 1997. He has been the Board’s chairman since July 2002. See Extended Story.. October 5th, 2009  - Personnel Brussels Belgium - Mr Wolfgang Eder elected as new president of EUROFER Dr Wolfgang Eder chairman & CEO of voestalpine AG took over the presidency of EUROFER on October 1st 2009. He was elected unanimously by the board and general assembly of EUROFER succeeding Dr Karl Ulrich Köhler of ThyssenKrupp Steel AG. Mr Eder studied law at the University of Salzburg, where he received his doctorate in 1976. In 1978, he joined voestalpine to build up a new department 'Corporate Law/Mergers and Acquisitions'. His career within the company led to his appointment as a Member of the Managing Board in 1995. In 2001, he became deputy chairman of voestalpine AG and its chairman and CEO in 2004. October 2nd, 2009  - Personnel Collegeville,Pennsylvania - Allied adds new outside sales representative for Pennsylvania and surrounding regions Allied Wire & Cable is proud to introduce the newest member of the Allied Family, Debbie DeBowes. Debbie is an outside sales representative based in Pennsylvania. She will handle Pennsylvania and the surrounding states of Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, West Virginia and Ohio. With her most recent experience as a Regional Distribution Sales Manager for Amphenol, Debbie has spent 23 years in the electronics industry. Also a Branch Manager for Allied Electronics and a Field Sales Representative for PEI Genesis, she has extensive experience with electronic components, which includes wire & cable and accessories. See Extended Story.. October 2nd, 2009  - Personnel Hamburg Germany - Prof. Dr.-Ing. E. h. Wolfgang Leese appointed to the Supervisory Board of Aurubis AG Effective October 1, the Hamburg District Court appointed Prof. Dr.-Ing. E. h. Wolfgang Leese, Chief Executive Officer of Salzgitter AG, as one of the shareholders’ representatives on the Supervisory Board of Aurubis AG. Thomas Leysen, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Umicore SA/NV, Brussels, had resigned from the Supervisory Board as of 30 September 2009. Prof. Dr.-Ing. E. h. Wolfgang Leese has been CEO of the Lower Saxony steel group since 2000. His appointment to the Supervisory Board of Aurubis initially is effective until Aurubis’ next Annual General Meeting on 3 March 2010. It must then be confirmed by the Annual General Meeting until 2012. The other Supervisory Board members have already been elected until 2012. Aurubis’ Supervisory Board must be made up of representatives of the employees and the shareholders in equal measure, at the present time six of each. September 4th, 2009  - Personnel Hatboro,Pennsylvania - Cobra Wire & Cable names Thomas Stone national sales manager Cobra Wire & Cable Inc., a manufacturer of power cable and connectivity for the energy market, has named Thomas Stone national sales manager. He will be responsible for the overall execution of the company's field sales initiatives. During his time at Cobra Wire & Cable, Stone has had a direct impact on regional sales growth, and his area continues to gain tremendous sales momentum, according to Peter Sheehan, the company's CEO. "We are convinced this promotion will enhance Cobra's field sales efforts and help us gain a better understanding of the customer and market needs," says Sheehan September 1st, 2009  - Personnel Collegeville Pennsylvania - Allied Wire & Cable hires two new reps for PA location Allied Wire & Cable is proud to announce the continuation of the Allied Stimulus Package, with the hiring of two new sales representatives, Michael Cresswell and Isaac Rose, both to the Collegeville, PA location. Since graduating from Shippensburg University in 2007, Michael has gained invaluable knowledge of the business world. While at university, he interned at an insurance firm and, has most recently worked in outside sales, selling payroll accounts to small businesses. Isaac Rose graduated from Drexel University in 2008 with concentrations in international business and marketing. He quickly began working in sales as a financial advisor at a Philadelphia firm, selling life insurance and investments. See Extended Story.. July 8th, 2009  - Personnel Vancouver British Columbia - Brisk winds at the top - Tree Island announces Change in CEO Tree Island Wire Income Fund announced today that effective immediately, the Fund's former President and Chief Executive Officer, Theodore Leja, will assume the duties and responsibilities of Interim Chief Executive Officer, replacing Daniel McAtee. Mr. Leja will continue to serve on the Fund's Board of Trustees. Mr. Amar S. Doman, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, said, "This change was necessary to re-focus Tree Island on its core strengths and to guide the company through the current economic climate. Ted's industry knowledge and exposure to various business cycles will provide valuable experience and leadership to Tree Island." " The Board will be working to appoint a permanent Chief Executive Officer as soon as practical," he added. "I would like to personally welcome Ted back in the CEO role. I and the Board of Trustees fully support this positive change," Mr. Doman concluded. June 30th, 2009  - Personnel West Chester, PA - Omni Cable Appoints Greg Donato as Executive Vice President of Sales Operations Omni Cable is pleased to announce that Greg Donato has assumed the responsibilities of Executive Vice President of Sales Operations.  This newly created position will focus nationally on working with Omni Cable’s 10 branch locations across the U.S. on key sales growth initiatives.  Mr. Donato has over 25 years experience in the electrical distribution industry managing inside and outside sales teams as well as extensive P&L responsibility.  He has held positions ranging from District Sales Manager to Region Vice President. Donato earned a BS in Business Administration from Widener University.  He has also completed executive training programs at MIT School of Management, Villanova University and Kellogg University.  See Extended Story.. June 4th, 2009  - Personnel Duisburg, Germany - Thyssenkrupp Executive on board Air France flight 447 A Thyssenkrupp executive was one of the 216 passengers on board Air France Flight 447 that disappeared over the Atlantic ocean A spokesman for the German steelmaker told wirenews Erich Heine, chairman of Companhia Siderurgica do Atlantico and a member of ThyssenKrupp Steel's executive board, was on the flight. The flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris vanished after it ran into a towering wall of thunderstorms about three and a-half hours after takeoff. June 4th, 2009  - Personnel Corning New York - Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce named to Corning Board Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) has announced that Carlos M. Gutierrez, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, today was appointed to the company’s board of directors. The Corning board also determined that he qualifies as an independent director. He will serve on the Corning board effective immediately. Secretary Gutierrez will hold office until Corning's annual meeting of shareholders on April 29, 2010, when it is expected that he will be nominated to serve a three-year term. His appointment brings the number of Corning directors to 15. The size of the board has ranged from 13 to 18 directors since 1990. See Extended Story.. May 27th, 2009  - Personnel Highland Heights Kentucky - General Cable promotes 2 vice presidents General Cable Corp. announced two promotions today: Thomas E. Bisson to vice president of sales and electrical distribution, and Jeffrey P. Later to vice president of sales and electronics. Both Bisson and Later report to Lance G. Bates, vice president of U.S. Sales. "In their roles, Tom and Jeff will lead our efforts to continually grow and gain market share with the Carol Brand wire and cable products in their respective sales channels," said Bates. "The sales emphasis will continue to be to enhance demand for Carol portable cord and electronic products and drive that callout through the distribution channels." See Extended Story.. May 11th, 2009  - Personnel Manchester, New Hampshire - RSCC Aerospace & Defense appoints new Vice President Sales and Marketing Zane Daggett has joined RSCC Aerospace & Defense, formerly PMC Wire & Cable, as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the aerospace and defense products. He heads the sales and marketing team for the New Hampshire facility, as well as the military/shipboard products in East Granby, CT. In this new position, Mr. Daggett will assume responsibility for managing the RSCC Aerospace & Defense sales team and will play a key role in developing new business, furthering client relationships and introducing industry partnerships. See Extended Story.. April 30th, 2009  - Personnel Hatboro, Pennsylvania - Cobra Wire & Cable appoints new Chief Executive Officer Cobra Wire & Cable, Inc. has announced the appointment of Peter Sheehan as Chief Executive Officer Sheehan said, "I am excited to have the opportunity to lead Cobra through its next stages of growth and I believe we are well positioned to service the infrastructure expansion in energy, telecommunications and data storage. I look forward to working with Cobra's talented team." Sheehan most recently served as president, Belden Americas Division and executive vice president global sales and marketing. Prior to that, Sheehan held executive positions with Cable Design Technology and Berk-Tek. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston College. See Extended Story.. April 29th, 2009  - Personnel Sandviken Sweden - Sandvik Kanthal gets new president Sandvik Materials Technology has announced the appointment of Jonas Gustavsson as President of Kanthal, its specialist heating systems product area. Jonas Gustavsson, 41, joined Sandvik in January 2008 as General Manager for Sandvik's Product Unit Tube in Sandviken, Sweden. Previously he was Vice President of Operations with Bombadier Recreational Products in Austria, where he had global responsibility for the engine supply chain. Prior to this he held a number of production management positions within ABB before moving to Bombadier in 2001. He has an MSc in mechanical engineering from Luleå Technical University. See Extended Story.. April 23rd, 2009  - Personnel Collegeville Pennsylvania - Allied Cable hires 4 new sales reps For most Americans, the recession today more closely resembles stories read in a textbook than moments actually lived. Companies are slashing jobs to make their profit statements look good. Being a family owned and operated business, Allied understands the importance of keeping more in mind than just the bottom line. It is just this kind of short sighted thinking that is ruining some of the best businesses in America and contributing to the downward economic spiral our country finds itself in today. See Extended Story.. April 17th, 2009  - Personnel Vienna Austria - Borealis re-assigns roles in Polyolefins leadership team Borealis, announced Thursday two changes within its Polyolefins Leadership Team in line with its strategy to further develop its leadership across the company. As of April 1, 2009, Hans-Christian Ambjerg, the current Vice President of Borealis' Wire & Cable Business Unit, will take over the position of Vice President Film & Fibre from Marc Hubert. Marc succeeds Hans-Christian as Vice President Wire & Cable. "Marc and Hans-Christian have contributed significantly to Borealis' business development over the last few years, leading to a major turnaround in the Film & Fibre area and putting the Wire & Cable business on track to a solid global leadership position," comments Lorenzo Delorenzi, Executive Vice President Polyolefins. "Their switch in roles will allow both business units to benefit from a broader understanding of the different markets and to capitalize on the strengths of both leaders." See Extended Story.. March 31st, 2009  - Personnel Irvine, California - Composite Technology taps industry veterans for business growth of CTC cable subsdiary. Composite Technology Corporation (CTC) is pleased to announce that its CTC Cable Corporation subsidiary has added two electrical utility veterans to head the business development and sales efforts. Don Douglas has joined the company as its Vice President of Business Development. Pat Avery joined CTC Cable as Vice President of Sales for North America in 2008 to lead the sales efforts in the USA and Canada. Don Douglas will be responsible for business development of CTC Cable Corporation’s energy efficient ACCC™ conductor product. Mr. Douglas brings to CTC Cable over 30 years of engineering and management experience in planning, design, construction and operations for electric transmission and distribution lines and substations with FirstEnergy Corp. Pat Avery has over 25 years executive sales and marketing experience in the power industry, having worked for Westinghouse, ABB and Cooper Power Systems. He has extensive international experience used to evaluate new markets, potential acquisitions and execute localization strategies. One of his primary roles is to analyze the company’s capabilities, identify deficiencies for improvement and transform technical expertise into innovative and competitive customer solutions to improve customer service. Mr. Avery has already made a significant impact at CTC Cable through a major upgrade of the sales representatives of the company to include experienced utility players with demonstrated performance. Both positions report to Marv Sepe, President of CTC Cable and COO of CTC. March 5th, 2009  - Personnel Eatontown New Jersey - Elmer "Ace" Godwin (1920 - 2009) in memorial by John Barteld CEO/Director IWCS, Inc The wire and cable industry lost a legendary leader and friend in late February when Elmer "Ace" Godwin passed away. An electronics engineer, Ace worked with the US Army Electronics Command Research and Development Laboratories at Fort Monmouth, NJ. Upon his retirement from the Army in 1979, Ace joined the International Wire and Cable Symposium as its CEO/Director. Ace led the IWCS for 23 years, retiring once again in 2002. Ace came from a very humble background in rural Virginia, having been raised by his grandparents on their farm. His education commenced in a one room, segregated school house on his grandparents' farm, where the value of education became deeply embedded in him. Eventually leaving the farm for further education, Ace faced the realities of a segregated country in the pre-World War II era. Joining the US Army early in the war, Ace became a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the all black 223rd Fighter Squadron. Ace distinguished himself during his service to the country, being awarded a Good Conduct Medal and the Distinguished Unit Badge while serving in Italy. After the war, Ace continued his pursuit of education, first at Monmouth College and eventually at Rutgers University, where he received his BS degree in engineering. He then went to work as a civilian for the US Army. He met his beloved wife, Corrynne, at Fort Monmouth, marrying in 1946. Ace became a leading international lecturer and authority on wire and cable engineering, and contributed significantly to the growing International Wire and Cable Symposium, which was also headquartered at Fort Monmouth. His migration to the leadership of the IWCS was viewed as a natural step in his dedication to the industry and to his interest in advancements in the technology. Raising his family in Shrewsbury, NJ, Ace became a deeply involved volunteer for community service and his church. The list of organizations to which Ace dedicated his time and service is extensive, as he always had the time for a good cause. His service to his country was ultimately recognized with the award of the Congressional Gold Metal, the nation's highest civilian honor, in 2007. To honor Ace's commitment to education, a scholarship fund was endowed at Rutgers University upon his retirement from the IWCS. Ace's family and friends encourage donations to that fund in his honor. Details are available from the IWCS office. In a fitting culmination to a rich life, Ace attended the inauguration of President Obama in January with colleagues from the Tuskegee Airmen and was featured in interviews with NJ television stations. He recognized what a long and sometimes difficult path his life had followed, but he cherished every moment, taking pride in his personal and professional accomplishments, the progress of his country in achieving equality for all, and, most importantly, his warm and loving family and huge circle of friends. We will all miss him greatly. On a personal note, I have had the honor of knowing Ace for only the past six years, but Ace continued to "look over my shoulder" at the operations of the IWCS. He always knew when I was in the office in Eatontown, and would stop by to "say hello" and visit for a few minutes. He was keenly interested in the success of the IWCS and always available to offer a kind word of advice, or just to offer encouragement when obstacles loomed. I shall miss him! February 23rd, 2009  - Personnel - Max Fabian A-Z Industries Inc. most senior employee turns 100 Max Fabian, who calls himself a jack-of-all-trades, works in the warehouse and retrieves mail at Wire and Cable maker A-Z Industries Inc. in Northbrook. Fabian, who will turn 100 in March, still drives. His job security advice to younger colleagues with less seniority: "Do the job the best you can and listen to the man on top. That's how you keep the job." Five days a week, Fabian climbs into his Buick LeSabre and drives from his Niles home to A-Z Industries Inc. in Northbrook where he has worked for more than 20 years as a "jack-of-all-trades." Among his tasks at the electrical wire and cable company are warehouse inspections and retrieving the mail. See Extended Story.. February 18th, 2009  - Personnel Fayetteville Tennessee - Fushi Copperweld Names Dwight Berry new COO Fushi Copperweld, Inc., the leading global manufacturer and innovator of copper-clad bimetallic wire used in a variety of telecommunication, utility, transportation and other electrical applications, today announced the promotion of Dwight Berry to the post of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Berry has worked with the Company since June 2008 as Vice President of Commercial Development, where he oversaw the Company's sales and R&D functions. Mr. Berry has 15 years of direct CATV/wire and cable experience and over 20 years experience in manufacturing management. Most recently, Mr. Berry served in general manager and operational manager positions where he had responsibility for sales and customer service as well as for manufacturing operations. Mr. Berry's education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi, Financial Training from the Wharton Financial School at the University of Pennsylvania and many additional specialized skills and accomplishments in Senior Leadership and Management. See Extended Story.. February 13th, 2009  - Personnel Bridgeville Pennsylvania - Universal Stainless Deepens Management Team With Addition of William Beible, Jr. as Senior Vice President of Operations Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. announced Wednesday that William W. Beible, Jr. has joined the Company in the newly-created position of Senior Vice President of Operations effective immediately. Mr. Beible will be responsible for all of the Company's manufacturing operations, Bridgeville, Titusville and Dunkirk Specialty Steel, as well as engineering and supply chain management. Mr. Beible, 57, has broad and in-depth experience in manufacturing, engineering, capital project management and systems development. At his most recent employer, Carpenter Technology Corporation, he served as Vice President of Manufacturing -- Specialty Alloys Operations, Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering, Vice President of Integrated Information Systems. As Vice President of Manufacturing, he had leadership accountability for manufacturing, maintenance, employee relations, engineering, customer service, capacity planning, scheduling and inventory control. See Extended Story.. February 7th, 2009  - Personnel Sydney Australia - OneSteel restructures management team OneSteel Ltd, Australia's second biggest steelmaker, has swung the axe on its management team to cut costs amid a slowdown in global markets. The management restructure comes after the company was forced to cut steel production by 300,000 tonnes as market conditions deteriorated late in calendar 2008. OneSteel's "lead team", which includes managing director Geoff Plummer, has been reduced from 12 to eight members to "facilitate improved accountability and reduce the cost of support activities". "We now face new opportunities and challenges including weaker economic conditions and are adjusting our structure and cost base to best position the company for the future," Mr Plummer said in a statement. ( see full press release) OneSteel is a fully integrated, global manufacturer and distributor of steel and finished steel products, self-sufficient in both iron ore and scrap metal, with revenues in excess of $6 billion Australian dollars. OneSteel's major manufacturing facilities are located in Whyalla, South Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Western Sydney and Newcastle, New South Wales and Brisbane, Queensland. Smaller manufacturing and distribution facilities are located throughout regional Australia. Additionally, OneSteel has more than 40 operating facilities in New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific that encompass major manufacturing sites and recycling locations. OneSteel also operates eight facilities in the United States consisting of Grinding Media, LiteSteelTM Technologies, Recycling and a ferrous shredder in Tampa, Florida. In total OneSteel services more than 30,000 customers, offers more than 40,000 products globally and employs over 11,500 people. OneSteel manufactures and distributes structural, rail, rod, merchant bar, cold finished bar, chrome plated bar, reinforcing, wire, tube, pipes, fittings, valves and actuation, rail wheels and axles, lite steel beam, grinding media and recycled metals. The majority of OneSteel’s products are used in the construction, manufacturing, housing, mining and agricultural industries. January 24th, 2009  - Personnel Hatboro Pennsylvania - Cobra Wire and Cable appoints new Chief Executive Officer. Cobra Wire and Cable, Inc. announced Thursday that Peter Sheehan had been appointed Chief Executive Officer at Cobra Wire and Cable. Sheehan said, "I am excited to have the opportunity to lead Cobra through its next stages of growth and I believe we are well positioned to service the infrastructure expansion in energy, telecommunications and data storage. I look forward to working with Cobra's talented team." Sheehan most recently served as president, Belden Americas Division and executive vice president global sales and marketing. Prior to that, Sheehan held executive positions with Cable Design Technology and Berk-Tek. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston College. Cobra Wire and Cable, Inc., produces power cable and connectivity for various markets including central office, data centers, marine operations, battery applications and the energy market. Cobra Wire and Cable is owned by Fulton Capital. January 23rd, 2009  - Personnel Pewaukee, Wisconsin - American Transmission names Procario as CEO American Transmission Co. has named a successor to José Delgado as the firm's president and CEO. Joining Pewaukee-based ATC is John C. Procario, who has been senior vice president and chief operating officer of regulated businesses for Cinergy Services Inc., of Cincinnati. Procario has spent 32 years with Cinergy, holding leadership jobs in several areas. He also has taught electrical engineering part time at the University of Cincinnati. Delgado announced a year ago that he planned to move toward retirement. He has been ATC's president and CEO since the company was formed in 2000. He will become executive chairman when Procario joins the firm April 1. Delgado will remain executive chairman as part of a transition period to acclimate Procario, said ATC spokesman Randy Satterfield. Delgado has not announced a retirement date. See Extended Story.. January 8th, 2009  - Personnel Hamburg, Germany - Change in Supervisory Board of Norddeutsche Affinerie AG (NA) On Monday, 5 January 2009, the Hamburg District Court appointed Prof. Dr Heinz Jörg Fuhrmann (52), Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board of Salzgitter AG, as one of the shareholders’ representatives on the Supervisory Board of Norddeutsche Affinerie AG. Ulf Gänger (69) had resigned from office with effect from 31 December 2008. Prof. Dr Heinz Jörg Fuhrmann has been a member of the Executive Board of the Lower Saxony steel group since 1996. He is responsible for Finance and Technology. See Extended Story.. November 19th, 2008  - Personnel Pawtucket Rhode Island - Teknor Apex promotes Nick Sandland to senior industrial market manager The Thermoplastic Elastomer Division of Teknor Apex Company has named Nick Sandland to be senior market manager for industrial products, it was announced today by Andy Claytor, sales director for the division. Sandland will be responsible for TPE business throughout the Americas in such sectors as appliances, electrical and electronics, gaskets and seals, wheels and casters, and wire and cable. He will also be in charge of working with the division's distributor in the U.S. and Canada, Channel Prime Alliance. For three years, Sandland has served Teknor Apex as its European market manager for TPEs, based in his native England. He is relocating to the U.S. "Nick is truly expert in the field of elastomers and draws on extensive experience in engineering, processing, technical support, and sales," said Claytor. "He serves as a valuable resource for designers and processors looking for new manufacturing solutions and new opportunities for product innovation." Nick Sandland See Extended Story.. November 18th, 2008  - Personnel Addison, Illinois - Zoe Borys Becomes Director of Marketing Constantine Grapsas, President of Aim Inc. announced that Zoe Borys will become Aim's new Director of Marketing. According to Mr. Grapsas, "Zoe has over 14 years of experience in Marketing and Sales. Her leadership and enthusiasm will be instrumental in further establishing Aim's recognition as a world leader in CNC Wire Bending." Zoe's past experiences include Director of Operation for Chapman/Leonard Studio Production Services, Production Account Executive for the Motion Picture Division of the Eastman Kodak Companies, and most recently, Marketing Executive for Panavision Incorporated. AIM, Inc. is a leader in the steel wire machine industry. Known as a company that manufactures CNC wire bending equipment, AIM's primary mission is to partner with their customers, and provide the best solutions through innovative products and cutting edge technology. September 4th, 2008  - Personnel Irvine California - Composite Technology Promotes Robert Rugh to President of Dewind Composite Technology Corporation (CTC) today announces that Robert C. (Bob) Rugh has been promoted to President of DeWind, Inc., a subsidiary of CTC. Previously, Mr. Rugh served DeWind as Executive Vice President of Operations, under DeWind President Marvin Sepe, who will remain CTC's Chief Operating Officer and will oversee both our DeWind and CTC Cable business subsidiaries. Mr. Sepe commented, "Bob Rugh and I have worked closely to provide the sound foundation for DeWind to grow. We are now moving into our critical order fulfillment phase and are pleased to hand Bob the reins and capitalize on his tremendous experience and contacts." July 16th, 2008  - Personnel Highland Heights Kentucky - General Cable Promotes Gregory J. Lampert to North American President and Chief Executive Officer General Cable Corporation announced Monday that it will consolidate the leadership of its North American operations. The North American operations will be managed by Gregory J. Lampert, who will serve as Executive Vice President of the Company and President and Chief Executive Officer, General Cable North America, effective August 1, 2008. "The combination of our North American operations under the leadership of Greg Lampert, a skilled and proven operating executive, will provide a more streamlined approach to our North American business, allowing us to serve our markets and our customers even more efficiently," said Gregory B. Kenny, President and Chief Executive Officer of General Cable. "In addition to my ongoing operating responsibilities, the selection of a CEO for North America will allow me to further focus on our globalization strategy leveraging our manufacturing platform in 23 countries, selling in nearly every country of the world. In addition to the acquisition of Phelps Dodge International, recent activities have included entry into North Africa, China and India, as well as the expansion of our positions in Mexico and the Philippines." See Extended Story.. June 23rd, 2008  - Personnel Los Angeles California - Terra Nostra strengthens JV management team Terra Nostra Resources Corporation (OTCBB: TNRO) a majority owner of two joint venture companies in the copper and stainless steel industries in China, is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr. Nai Biao Zhai as General Manager of Shandong Quanxin Stainless Steel Co Ltd. (SQSS) and Mr. Bao Dong Han as General Manager of Shandong Jinpeng Metallurgical Co Ltd. (STJMC). Both appointments are effective immediately. “These appointments are an important step in solidifying our JV management and preparing Terra Nostra for the next phase of growth. Both Mr. Zhai and Mr. Han have played an important role in getting our joint venture operations to where they are today. Their extensive manufacturing and operational experience, together with solid leadership skills, make them uniquely qualified to lead our joint venture companies as we continue implementing our growth plans,” said Don Nicholson, president of Terra Nostra. “Under their leadership, Terra Nostra is well positioned to enhance its status as a premier producer of specialty stainless steel and cathode copper in China.” See Extended Story.. June 20th, 2008  - Personnel Las Vegas Nevada - Liberty Wire & Cable appoints David Traeger to cover Southeastern United States and Puerto Rico Liberty Wire & Cable, a supplier of a broad range of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, including custom installers and systems integrators, has announced the appointments of David C. Traeger as Territory Manager for Commercial Products covering the Southeastern United States and Puerto Rico. David Traeger brings to Liberty more than 20 years of experience in the professional and commercial A/V industries in areas that include A/V system sales, design, and integration. He has worked directly with leading manufacturers, and served as an independent manufacturer’s representative. Mr. Traeger comes to Liberty from Christie Digital Control Room Systems, where he served as Regional Manager for the South Central and Southeastern U.S., responsible for sales activities through Dealer Channels. In an earlier position, he provided technical and product sales training expertise for Extron Electronics as its Regional Applications Specialist in Texas and the Southern U.S. He also served as an A/V Systems Engineer for Polycom, Inc., a manufacturer of audio and video teleconferencing products. At Polycom, he provided field support, training, and certification throughout the U.S. for the company’s Installed Systems Group. Mr. Traeger also served BARCO Projection Systems in a variety of positions, including Business Unit Manager and Market Development Manager. June 16th, 2008  - Personnel Birmingham U.K. - William Good is new MD at Thomas Walker Birmingham fasteners manufacturer Thomas Walker has appointed William Good as its new group managing director. Mr Good, who was appointed as an executive director earlier this month, will take up his new position July 1. The company~{!/~}s existing managing director, Edward Cook, will remain on the main board until his retirement in October. Mr Good, who is 56, brings extensive industry experience to Thomas Walker having previously held a number of senior management positions within both UK and international companies. See Extended Story.. June 7th, 2008  - Personnel Stockholm Sweden - Johan Wibergh appointed head of Ericsson's business unit Networks Ericsson has appointed Johan Wibergh as Senior Vice President and head of business unit Networks effective July 1, 2008. Johan Wibergh is currently head of Ericsson Brazil. Kurt Jofs, currently head of business unit Networks, has decided to step down and will leave the company at the end of the year. "I welcome Johan Wibergh to his new position. Considering the achievements he has made in former positions, I am sure he will be an excellent head of business unit Networks", says Carl-Henric Svanberg, President and CEO of Ericsson. See Extended Story.. June 6th, 2008  - Personnel Dalian China - Fushi Copperweld Announces Vice President of Commercial Development Fushi Copperweld,Inc. the leading global manufacturer of bimetallic wire used in a variety of telecommunication, utility, automotive and other electrical applications, today announced the hiring of Dwight Berry to the newly created position of Vice President of Commercial Development, effective immediately. Based out of Fayetteville, TN, Mr. Berry's responsibilities will include oversight of the Company's sales and R&D functions. See Extended Story.. June 5th, 2008  - Personnel Elkhorn, Wisconsin - Allied Wire Gains Experienced Sales Rep in Wisconsin Office Allied Wire and Cable has added a veteran wire and cable professional to its Wisconsin office. Debby Lupo, who has been with AWC since July 2006, has moved into a sales position in WI. Lupo brings extensive experience along with her as she has been in the wire and cable industry since 1991. "Through many years of helping people with their wire and cable needs, I have learned quite a bit about wire, cable, tubing and sleeving, but I still learn something new everyday," said Lupo. "I am looking forward to giving the best customer care that I possibly can. I am excited and grateful for this opportunity to represent Allied Wire & Cable." June 5th, 2008  - Personnel Merrimack, New Hampshire - Allied Wire Adds Sales Rep in New England Electrical wire distributor, Allied Wire and Cable, has added another wire and cable professional to its New England Division. In May, Traci Saunders joined AWC's sales team in New Hampshire as an inside sales representative. Originally from Massachusetts, Saunders possesses previous experience in the wire and cable industry having worked as a purchaser. In addition, she has over 15 years experience in customer support. Before coming to Allied Wire, Saunders worked at Azores Corp in Wilmington, MA. "At Allied Wire, I am most looking forward to talking with and establishing a good business relationship with customers," said Saunders. "I have been on the purchasing end, so I know as a buyer what is important to the customer." May 28th, 2008  - Personnel Dalian China - Jack Perkowski Joins Fushi Copperweld's Board of Directors Fushi Copperweld, Inc., the leading global manufacturer of bimetallic wire used in a variety of telecommunication, utility, power transmission, automotive and other electrical products, today announced the appointment of Jack Perkowski to its Board of Directors effective on May 21, 2008. Mr. Perkowski is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ASIMCO Technologies Limited, a company he founded in 1994 and built from the ground- up into one of the most important players in China's automotive components industry. Headquartered in Beijing, ASIMCO operates 17 manufacturing facilities in China and has 52 sales offices throughout the country, as well as regional offices in Detroit, Michigan, Tokyo, Japan and the United Kingdom. Under Jack's leadership, ASIMCO has gained a reputation for developing local management, and integrating a broad based China operation into the global economy. May 20th, 2008  - Personnel Haaksbergen, The Netherlands - Mr E.D.H. de Lange appointed member of the Executive Board and CFO of TKH The Supervisory Board informed the General Meeting of Shareholders of the appointment of Mr E.D.H. de Lange as a member of the Executive Board and CFO of TKH as per 7 May 2008. Mr De Lange has succeeded Mr J.E. Vaandrager, who has stepped down from the Executive Board because of reaching retirement age. The Supervisory Board expressed their appreciation for the important contribution Mr Vaandrager has made to the development of the TKH-group. April 24th, 2008  - Personnel Luxembourg - ArcelorMittal announces new appointments to its Group Management Board. ArcelorMittal today announces new appointments to its Group Management Board (~{!0~}GMB~{!1~}). These appointments follow the announcement, on 7^th April 2008, of the retirement of Malay Mukherjee. The three new members are as follows: Sudhir Maheshwari, currently Executive Vice President responsible for Finance and M&A Christophe Cornier, currently Executive Vice President responsible for Flat Products Western Europe and Davinder Chugh, currently Senior Executive Vice President responsible for Shared Services. These appointments will take the total number on the GMB to seven, including the CEO, Lakshmi Mittal. April 21st, 2008  - Personnel Hamburg Germany - Norddeutsche Affinerie AG enlarges its Executive Board At its meeting Saturday day, the Supervisory Board of Norddeutsche Affinerie AG (NA) has decided on the new Executive Board following the takeover of Cumerio N.V./S.A. (Cumerio) and has appointed Dr Stefan Boel to the Executive Board with immediate effect. Stefan Boel has up to now been the Vice President of Copper Refining and Mining Projects and a member of the Executive Committee of Cumerio. He will assume responsibility for Copper Products on the Executive Board. Likewise with immediate effect, Peter Willbrandt, who has already been a Deputy Member of the Executive Board since 1 April 2007, has been appointed as a full member of the Executive Board. His responsibilities will include the Primary Copper Production sector. Dr Bernd Drouven, apart from chairing the Board as Chief Executive Officer, will also be responsible for Finance until a new Chief Financial Officer is appointed. Dr Michael Landau is responsible for the Recycling/Precious Metals Sector in addition to his function as Director of Labour Affairs. Dr Bernd Langner assumes responsibility for the Central Services and Research & Development sectors. The focus on the group-wide research & development activities should be enhanced even more in the future. April 15th, 2008  - Personnel Luxembourg - ArcelorMittal nominates Lewis B. Kaden as Lead Independent Director The Board of Directors of ArcelorMittal is pleased to announce that Lewis B. Kaden has been nominated to take up the newly established role of Lead Independent Director. Mr. Kaden’s appointment is to be ratified at a Board Meeting next month. The Company stated on 4th December 2007 that Joseph Kinsch would step down as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the company’s next AGM, i.e. 13th May 2008. The Board unanimously nominated CEO Lakshmi N. Mittal to take up his role after Mr Kinsch steps down. In light of this and due to the successful integration of the Company, the Board of Directors has unanimously resolved that the post of President no longer meets current needs and has decided to replace it with the new position of Lead Independent Director. Lewis B. Kaden, 66, has approximately 38 years' experience in corporate governance, dispute resolution, labor and employment law, and economic policy. He is currently Vice Chairman of Citigroup. Prior to that, he was a partner at the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell, and served as Counsel to the Governor of New Jersey, as a Professor of Law at Columbia University and as Director of Columbia's Centre for Law and Economic Studies. He previously served as a Director of Bethlehem Steel Corporation for ten years and is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Markle Foundation. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and was the moderator of the Business-Labor Dialogue. Mr Kaden graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and Harvard Law School and was the John Harvard Scholar at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University. March 14th, 2008  - Personnel Haaksbergen Netherland - Appointment member of Executive Board Mr J.E. (Jan) Vaandrager, member of the Executive Board and CFO of TKH Group NV, will be retiring at the end of the General Meeting of Shareholders on 7 May 2008, because of reaching retirement age. On the same date the Supervisory Board will appoint Mr E.D.H. (Elling) de Lange to serve as a member of the Executive Board and as TKH~{!/~}s CFO. Mr De Lange is 42 years of age and has been employed by TKH since 1998, his last position being that of chairman of the Cable production group Netherlands-China. March 8th, 2008  - Personnel Central Falls, Rhode Island - John Tomaz named president of Wardwell Braiding Company John Tomaz, a veteran of 30 years at the Wardwell Braiding Machine Company, has been named president of the company, succeeding Jonathan Farnum who has held the position for the past 34 years. John Thomas The change in leadership became effective March 1, 2008. Mr. Tomaz has been Vice President Sales & Marketing since 1999 with responsibility for combined worldwide marketing, sales, and service activities. Prior to that, he served as Director of Sales & Marketing and Sales Manager for Latin America. He will succeed Jonathan Farnum, under whose tenure Wardwell experienced steady growth through a series of mergers and acquisitions in North and South America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. Mr. Farnum will retain his position as Chairman of the Board and will remain involved in the company's activities. In discussing his new role with the company, Mr. Tomaz expects to carry on the style of leadership established by Mr. Farnum. "Looking ahead, I see our primary goal as continuing to improve the quality and values of the equipment and services we offer our customers," says Mr. Tomaz. In another managerial change, Wardwell has announced that David Farnum has been promoted to Director of Sales & Marketing. David Farnum In this position, Mr. Farnum will be dividing his time between Central Falls, RI, and Shanghai. Since 2003, Mr. Farnum has served as Sales Manager for North America responsible for all marketing, sales, and service activities. He is currently leading a joint venture company in China. Complete information about Wardwell and all product offerings is available at http://www.wardwell.com or by calling 1-401-724-8800 or by contacting the company at 1211 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, USA. March 8th, 2008  - Personnel Luxembourg - Romain Zaleski resigns from board of ArcelorMittal ArcelorMittal hereby announces that Romain Zaleski has resigned from the board of directors. Mr. Zaleski joined the board in October 2006. Mr. Zaleski has indicated his sole reason for resigning is to pursue other commercial interests in the steel sector. In line with ArcelorMittal~{!/~}s principles of corporate governance, Mr Kinsch, Chairman of the board of directors, has accepted his resignation. "I would like to thank Mr Zaleski for his valuable contribution to the board. We continue to have a very strong and experienced board in place" said Mr Kinsch. March 7th, 2008  - Personnel Elkhorn, Wisconsin - Allied Wire adds experienced sales rep. Bill Hanisch, a long time wire and cable industry professional, joined the Wisconsin branch of Allied Wire & Cable as a sales representative in January 2008. A Wisconsin native, Hanisch possesses 28 years of experience in the electrical wire business. "During my time in the industry, I've established beneficial business relationships with customers and vendors throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada," said Hanisch. "I believe that excellent customer service, product knowledge, and quick response time is key to developing mutual business relationships." AWC expects Hanisch’s expertise and dedication to customers will be an asset to the entire Allied Wire and Cable community February 28th, 2008  - Personnel Pawcatuck, Conn. - Davis-Standard Promotes Kriger and Welcomes Lin The Extrusion Systems Group of Davis-Standard, LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Steven Kriger to the position of Business Manager, Reclaim and Compounding Systems. Kriger’s new responsibilities include the sales and marketing of both the Davis-Standard and Merritt extruder brands for the company’s reclaim and compounding product lines. Davis-Standard, LLC is pleased to announce that Jinsong Lin has joined the company in the position of Extrusion Business Director, China. Lin will be responsible for the development and implementation of logistical and sourcing strategies and procedures. See Extended Story.. February 21st, 2008  - Personnel St. Louis, Missouri - Larrie Rose President of Belden Europe retires Belden announced yesterday that D. Larrie Rose, Vice President, Operations and President, Belden Europe, will retire at the end of February 2008, after a 35-year career with the Company. The Company has appointed Henk Derksen as interim managing director. Mr. Derksen is Vice President, Finance, for Belden Europe. John Stroup, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "During the two years that Larrie and I have worked together, I have found him to be totally dedicated to the success of his business unit and the entire corporation. He has provided leadership to improve sales, margin contribution and manufacturing effectiveness." Mr. Rose joined Belden as a sales associate in 1972 after graduating from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. He rose through marketing and sales to general management. In 1981, he moved to Europe to lead the establishment of Belden's European presence with a distribution center and sales office. He returned to the U.S. in 1990 as a marketing executive, and in 2002 was promoted to his current position as head of Belden's European business. February 6th, 2008  - Personnel Mount Aire North Carolina - General Cable Elects Brian J. Robinson to Executive Vice President General Cable Corporation announced Tuesday that the Board of Directors of the Company has elected Brian J. Robinson to the post of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective immediately. Robinson will continue to report to Gregory B. Kenny, President and Chief Executive Officer of General Cable. "This is a well-deserved recognition by the Board of the value that the Company places on Brian´s operating and strategic leadership," said Gregory B. Kenny, President and Chief Executive Officer of General Cable. "Since January 2007, Brian has led our Corporate Finance Team through two debt issuances totaling over $800 million, and four acquisitions, including the $1.2 billion of revenues PDIC business. He has also been instrumental in driving improved controls and best practices in our global finance organization." Robinson has held the title of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since January 2007. Robinson became Controller for General Cable in 2000 and assumed the additional responsibility of Senior Vice President and Treasurer in March 2006. He began his career at Deloitte & Touche LLP in 1991, and in 1997 moved from Cincinnati, Ohio to London, England, where he served as Audit Manager focused on accounting services for global companies. In 1999, Robinson joined General Cable as Assistant Controller. Robinson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Dayton and received his CPA certification in 1993. January 8th, 2008  - Personnel Merrimack, New Hampshire - New Electrical Wire Sales Rep at Allied Wire & Cable Allied Wire announces the addition of a sales representative to its team. Aaron McDuffee has joined the New England office of Allied Wire and Cable, Inc, as an inside sales representative. McDuffee possesses a background in copier, telecom and computer hardware sales. He also has experience in the wire and cable industry. ”I am dedicated to building and maintaining a strong customer base by providing customers with honesty, quality products, and excellent customer service,” McDuffee said. “I look forward to a long and rewarding career with Allied Wire.” McDuffee will be an asset to the expanding Merrimack, NH office. Lindsay Rosa recently joined the New Hamshire location in September 2007 as an outside sales representative. Last year, two wire and cable industry veterans, Michael Rosa and Mike Reardon joined the NH office. In addition to expanding the New Hampshire location, Allied Wire and Cable plans to move their International Headquarters at the beginning of January 2008 to a larger, state-of-the-art building in Collegeville, PA. With the increased space, Allied Wire will have the resources to stock and distribute more wire and cable products than ever before. The New England location will have access to the additional stock. January 8th, 2008  - Personnel Bridgeville Pennsylvania - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. names Dennis M. Oates president and CEO, Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. on Wednesday December 26 named Dennis M. Oates president and CEO, replacing Clarence McAninch, who will remain chairman. Oates, 55, also succeeds Kenneth Matz as president. Matz left the company to pursue other opportunities, Bridgeville, Pa.-based Universal Stainless (NASDAQ:USAP) said. Oates, who will take over the roles officially Jan. 2, most recently served as vice president of the specialty alloys operation of Carpenter Technology, based in Wyomissing, Pa. He also served as president and CEO of TW Metals in Birmingham, Ala., and president and COO of Connell Limited Partnership, a privately held metals recycling and fabrication firm based in Boston. In a statement, the 71-year-old McAninch, who founded the company in 1994, said Oates is "the right person to lead our company going forward." "I have known Dennis for many years," McAninch said. "He is sharp, tough and highly knowledgeable about the global specialty steel business from both the manufacturing and distribution sides of our industry." In a statement, Oates said, "(McAninch) and his team have built a highly successful and well-regarded specialty steel company, which has enormous untapped opportunities before it." December 17th, 2007  - Personnel Mumbai India - Board reshuffle at Tata Steel Tata Steel on Thursday recast its board inducting one more director from Corus, thereby taking its size to 14. Tridibesh Mukherjee, deputy managing director with Tata Steel, and a person closely involved in the Jamshedpur-based steelmaker’s ambitious growth globally, has retired from his executive position from October 31. In a statement issued on Thursday, Tata Steel said Mr Mukherjee has been appointed as non-executive director on board Tata Steel and will also remain director on board Corus, a post he was appointed in April this year. Interestingly, Mr Mukherjee, had earlier worked with British Steel, which was merged with the Dutch company Hoogovens to form present-day Corus. With global steel players jumping in the race for raw material ownership and to take a greater share of markets, Mr Mukherjee has been credited for being part of the team that outlined Tata Steel’s plan to make intermediate steel and ship it to consuming markets overseas. In its statement on Thursday, Tata Steel also said that the company has appointed Mr Andrew Robb as a non-executive independent director. Mr Robb has been a non-executive director of Corus group, since August 2003. December 15th, 2007  - Personnel Kortrijk Belgium - Geert Roelens appointed as Group Executive Vice President The Board of Directors of Bekaert decided Friday to appoint Geert Roelens as Group Executive Vice President and member of the Bekaert Group Executive Committee, effective March 1, 2008. He will succeed Marc Vandecasteele, Group Executive Vice President AWP Steelcord, who will retire after more than 36 years of service. In his new position, Geert Roelens will be responsible for managing and developing Bekaert~{!/~}s steel cord activities on a global level. Geert Roelens is currently General Manager steel cord products Asia, based in Shanghai (China). He joined Bekaert in 1988 and gained extensive international business experience in various management assignments in Belgium, the United States, Indonesia and China December 6th, 2007  - Personnel Stockholm Sweden - Jan Pieters appointed new head of Haldex Garphyttan Wire Division Jan Pieters, who has been president of Fagersta Stainless Steel AB since 2000, has been employed as head of the Garphyttan Wire division, and will be a member of Haldex’s Group Management. Jan Pieters succeeds Ulf Melin, who is leaving the Haldex Group due to differences of opinion concerning how the division’s operations should be managed. "Ulf Melin and I have different opinions concerning forthcoming priorities when it comes to managing Garphyttan Wire’s operations. We have therefore agreed that the best solution is to recruit a new head for the division," says Haldex’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Joakim Olsson. "We are delighted to have recruited Jan Pieters, who has had a successful career within the steel industry and has an international background," adds Joakim Olsson. No date has yet been set for when Jan Pieters will assume his new position. December 5th, 2007  - Personnel Stockholm Sweden - Jan Pieters appointed new head of Haldex Garphyttan Wire Division Jan Pieters, who has been president of Fagersta Stainless Steel AB since 2000, has been employed as head of the Garphyttan Wire division, and will be a member of Haldex~{!/~}s Group Management. Jan Pieters succeeds Ulf Melin, who is leaving the Haldex Group due to differences of opinion concerning how the division~{!/~}s operations should be managed. "Ulf Melin and I have different opinions concerning forthcoming priorities when it comes to managing Garphyttan Wire~{!/~}s operations. We have therefore agreed that the best solution is to recruit a new head for the division," says Haldex~{!/~}s President and Chief Executive Officer, Joakim Olsson. "We are delighted to have recruited Jan Pieters, who has had a successful career within the steel industry and has an international background," adds Joakim Olsson. No date has yet been set for when Jan Pieters will assume his new position. December 1st, 2007  - Personnel Pawcatuck, Conn., U.S.A. - Davis-Standard, LLC Announces Promotions The Extrusion Systems Group of Davis-Standard, LLC announces the following promotions of employees to Vice President: Albert Chrisbacher has been promoted to Vice President – Sheet and Foam Systems. John Christiano has been promoted to Vice President – Process Technology. Joseph Genovese, Jr. has been promoted to Vice President – Human Resources. Michael Newhall has been promoted to Vice President – Manufacturing. Stephen P. H. Rachlis has been promoted to Vice President and General Counsel for Davis-Standard, LLC. John Radovich has been promoted to Vice President – Engineering, responsible for all engineering activities including mechanical and electrical design. Jerry Warren has been promoted to Vice President – Aftermarket. Wendell Whipple has been promoted to Vice President – Pipe & Profile Systems. See Extended Story.. November 29th, 2007  - Personnel Pawcatuck, Conn., U.S.A. - Davis-Standard, LLC Announces Zachow Promotion The Extrusion Systems group of Davis-Standard, LLC announces the promotion of John Zachow who has been promoted to Vice President – Wire & Cable Systems. He has been with Davis-Standard wire and cable systems since 1998, handling international sales and key accounts in the positions of Senior Sales Engineer, Systems Sales Engineer, Business Manager and Business Director. Zachow will be responsible for all sales and product management activities related to Davis-Standard wire and cable business. Davis-Standard, LLC is a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of extrusion systems, feedscrews, barrels, and process controls for the flexible web converting, plastics processing and rubber industries. You can find out more about Davis-Standard with this link. November 15th, 2007  - Personnel Dailin China - Fushi International, Inc. appoints Chris Finley as Chief Operating Officer and James Todd as Controller Fushi International, Inc., the global leader in manufacturing of bimetallic wire, announced today that it has appointed Chris Finley as Chief Operating Officer and James Todd as Controller, effective immediately. The appointments are being made following Fushi's recent acquisition of Copperweld Bimetallics, LLC, a leading global manufacturer of bimetallic wire. The responsibilities of Finley and Todd will span the combined Fushi/Copperweld organization. See Extended Story.. November 10th, 2007  - Personnel Christ Church New Zealand - General Cable NZ Ltd makes key appointments General Cable New Zealand has made a number of business development appointments to consolidate its position as market leader in the energy, electrical, telecommunications and specialist cable sector. Nicola Roberts has joined the company as National Key Account Manager (Powerbase), a role dedicated to servicing the Powerbase group of companies. A 20-year veteran of the cable industry, Roberts will work with the group at the head office levels nationally and assist local General Cable Regional Account Managers as required. Meanwhile Matt Sheehy, formerly with General Cable’s Industrial Business Unit, moves into a new role as National Key Account Manager (Redeal). His key function is to support the Redeal wholesale companies, Ideal and Rexel. He will be working mainly at a national level but will also support some wholesalers north of Taupo. John Hadjis joins General Cable as Regional Account Manager (Industrial) working with industrial clients throughout the South Island. He was formerly a business development manager for Tait Radio Communications, with responsibility for the Indian sub continent, and has held key management positions with Invensys Energy Systems and Dynamic Controls. GCNZ General Manager Andy Lester says the appointments reflect a commitment to maintain the company’s dominant position in its core energy and telecommunications markets. November 7th, 2007  - Personnel Houston Texas - Houston Wire & Cable names new chairman Houston Wire & Cable Co. has elected Scott Thompson as non-executive chairman of the board. Thompson succeeds Peter Gotsch, who resigned as chairman of the Houston specialty wire company on Nov. 1. Thompson, a founder of Houston-based Group 1 Automotive Inc. joined the board in July 2006. Houston Wire & Cable said Gotsch, a member of Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC, elected to step down as chairman following the distribution of HWCC shares formerly held by a Code Hennessy & Simmons fund. Gotsch will continue to serve on the board October 3rd, 2007  - Personnel Jamshedpur India - Tata Steel appoints Partha Sengupta as Vice President, Corporate Services Tata Steel, India's largest integrated private steel manufacturer today announced the appointment of Mr. Partha Sengupta as Vice President - Corporate Services of the Company, with effect from October 1st 2007. The following departments will be reporting to Mr. Partha Sengupta in his new role - General Manager (Medical Services), Chief (Corporate Sustainability Services), Chief (Tata Football Academy and Sports), Chief (Security & Administration), Chief (Corporate Communications), Chief Resident Executives at Delhi and Bhubaneswar, Resident Executive at Ranchi, Chief Adventure Programme, Legal Department Mr. Sengupta has done his Bachelors in Metallurgy from IT BHU and he joined Tata Steel as a Graduate Trainee in 1980. In 1995 he was appointed as Commercial Manager in the Managing Director's Office in Calcutta. Thereafter, in 2003 he became the Executive-In-Charge of Tata Steel's Wire Division in Mumbai. In April 2005, he took over as the Principal Executive Officer in the Managing Director's Office. Additionally in 2006 he was given the responsibility of leading the Jharkhand Steel Project. About Tata Steel Established in 1907 as Asia's first integrated private sector steel company, Tata Steel today is the world sixth largest steel producer with geographic footprints in India, South East Asia, UK and Europe. With the recent acquisition of Corus Limited, the combined enterprise has a pro forma crude steel capacity of 25.6 million tonnes with over 84,000 employees across the four continents. September 24th, 2007  - Personnel Abu Dhabi - Borouge Production Company, Abu Dhabi Polymers Ltd (Borouge) appoints new CEO Borouge today announced the appointment of Mr Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Hajri as Chief Executive Officer Designate of Abu Dhabi Polymers Co Ltd, the Borouge Production Company. Borouge is a joint venture established in 1998 between Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). Mr Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Hajri formally takes over on October 1, 2007 from Mr Harri Bucht, who has served as CEO of Abu Dhabi Polymers Limited since March 2002. Mr. Al Hajri is based in Abu Dhabi and is appointed to realise the company~{!/~}s value creation through innovation strategy and successful implementation of the Borouge 2 expansion. Mr Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Hajri will assume leadership and responsibilities of Borouge~{!/~}s production company from Mr Harri Bucht, who has steered the company through the past five and a half years of strong performance following the successful start-up of Borouge operations in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates in 2001. Mr Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Hajri brings with him 20 years of experience in production and management of production facilities projects. He most recently held the position of Assistant General Manager, Technical in Gasco, one of the ADNOC Group of Companies. September 13th, 2007  - Personnel Glenview Illinois - Anixter International Inc. announces executive management changes Anixter International Inc. , the world's leading distributor of communication products, electrical and electronic wire & cable and a leading distributor of fasteners and other small parts ("C" Class inventory components) to Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEMs"), today announced that Robert Eck has been promoted to the newly created position of Executive Vice President Chief Operating Officer and that Dennis Letham has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer. See Extended Story.. September 8th, 2007  - Personnel Phoenixville, Pennsylvania - Zieman and Rosa join Allied Wire and Cable Allied Wire and Cable, an international electrical wire supplier, gains Pete Zieman and Lindsay Rosa to its sales team. Allied Wire announces the addition of two sales representatives to its team. On Monday, August 20, 2007, industry veteran Peter Zieman officially joined Allied Wire and Cable’s Wisconsin branch as a sales representative. Originally from Chicago, Zieman has been prominent in the electrical wire and cable business for over 18 years. He brings his experience and record of achievement in the wire and cable industry to AWC. Zieman said, “I am very excited about joining the Allied Wire and Cable family and look forward to being a part of the continued growth and success of the company.” On Wednesday, August 29, 2007, family legacy Lindsay Rosa joined Allied Wire’s New Hampshire office as an outside sales representative. Although new to the business, Rosa comes from a long tradition of excellence in the electrical wire industry. Rosa is the daughter of Mark Rosa, the sales manager at Pacer/Anixter International in Woburn, MA. Her grandfather, Dom Rosa, was the original founder of Pacer Electronics and her uncle, Mike Rosa, was President/CEO of Pacer Electronics, which was sold to Anixter in 1998."I am pleased to be in the electrical wire and cable business and I am especially thrilled with my decision to join the Allied Wire and Cable team," said Rosa. August 29th, 2007  - Personnel Hickory North Carolina - Windak welcomes Jamey Cook Windak Inc, suppliers of automated packaging and material handling solutions around the globe, is happy to announce the addition of mechanical Service Engineer Jamey Cook to the service team at the Hickory, North Carolina location. He joined the team in May and will help implement, modify, and upgrade new and existing equipment. Cook has a BS in Mechanical Engineering technology and was formerly a mechanical service engineer for Georg Manufacturing Systems before joining the Windak team. Windak offers Intelligent Solutions for palletizing, pallet handling, coiling and spooling equipment for wire and cable. Windak is based in Sweden, with offices in Australia, Estonia and the United States. Jamey Cook To learn more about Windak, explore the website at www.windakusa.com. August 20th, 2007  - Personnel Amsterdam, Netherlands - Changes to the Draka board of management The Supervisory Board of Draka Holding N.V. announces that a proposal will be put to the shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting to be held on 30 August 2007 at 15:00h, to appoint Mr. Sandy Lyons as a member of the Board of Management of Draka Holding N.V. with effect from 1 September 2007. Mr. Lyons is CEO of Draka Comteq B.V. since 1 December 2004. The Supervisory Board further announces that Mr. Ingolf Schulz has advised the Supervisory Board of his retirement in 2008. Mr. Sandy Lyons will succeed Mr. Schulz and will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Management of Draka Holding N.V., with effect of 1 October 2007. Mr. Schulz will remain a member of the Board of Management and will be responsible for the Triple S program. August 14th, 2007  - Personnel Guilford, CT, U.S.A. - New Vice President of Sales for Algonquin Industries William P. Gorman has been promoted to Vice President of Sales for Algonquin Industries, headquartered in Guilford, CT effective August 1, 2007. Algonquin is a 3-plant Division (CT, VA, and AR) of privately held, Indiana-based Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc. Gorman joined the company in 1992 and has held increasingly responsible positions. Bill will continue to play a key role in supporting Algonquin’s sales and marketing efforts serving various industries including producers of: Transformers, Load Centers, Meters, Switches, Fasteners, Stampings and Connectors. Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc. is the largest producer of magnet wire in North America and second largest globally. The Algonquin Industries Division is a manufacturer of rectangular and round non ferrous magnet wire, flatwire, strip and rivet wire products. August 8th, 2007  - Personnel Atlanta Georgia - Superior Essex appoints. Patrick Jack President Asia Pacific Magnet Wire Business. Superior Essex Inc. one of the largest wire and cable manufacturers in the world, today announced the appointment of H. Patrick Jack as president of Essex Asia Pacific. Jack was previously responsible for the Company’s North American Magnet Wire and Distribution business segment, as well as its China Greenfield expansion. He will continue to serve as an executive vice president of Superior Essex and will also function as chairperson of the Superior Essex global magnet wire council. "At this juncture in our global magnet wire expansion strategy, it is critical to have a dedicated leader focused on this important part of the world," said Stephen M. Carter, chief executive officer of Superior Essex. "I am pleased that Pat will be overseeing all of our Asia Pacific magnet wire operations and working to ensure an effective and smooth integration of the Tianjin facility and the successful ongoing development of the Suzhou Greenfield facility. Replacing Jack as president of Essex Group North America is J. David Reed. He will also serve as an executive vice president of Superior Essex. Reed was most recently president of the Little Tikes division of Newell Rubbermaid. Prior to that role, Reed held numerous executive positions with Newell Rubbermaid, where he spent 10 years. "I am pleased to welcome Dave Reed to Superior Essex," continued Carter. "His depth and breadth of experience in manufacturing operations, combined with his strong leadership skills and background in supply chain, Lean manufacturing and sales, will make him a valuable addition to our executive team." The changes will be effective August 13, 2007. July 20th, 2007  - Personnel Hartsville South Carolina - Sanders appointed head of Sonoco's global industrial converting businesses Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced that M. Jack Sanders, 54, senior vice president—Global Industrial Products, has been given additional responsibility for all of Sonoco's global industrial converting businesses, according to Harris E. DeLoach, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer. The appointment is effective immediately. In addition to his current responsibility for global Tube and Core operations, Sanders will also be responsible for Sonoco's Wire and Cable Reels, Protective Packaging, Paperboard Specialties and Recycling divisions. These divisions previously reported to Jim C. Bowen, 56, senior vice president. Bowen will continue to have responsibility for Sonoco's global paper operations including 26 paperboard mills operating in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Both Sanders and Bowen will continue to report to DeLoach. "Jack helped grow our Wire and Cable Reels business, successfully started our Protective Packaging division and has been successful in enhancing our global Tube and Core operations," said DeLoach. "Aligning all of our global industrial converting operations under Jack’s leadership will allow us to continue improving coordination and productivity, while aggressively pursuing global growth opportunities." Sanders, a 1976 graduate of Louisiana State University with a B.S. degree in finance, joined Sonoco in 1987 as national sales and marketing manager—Wire and Cable Reels. In 1991, he was named general manager for Sonoco’s Protective Packaging division and was promoted to division vice president and general manager of the Protective Packaging business in 1998. Sanders was elected a corporate officer and named vice president Industrial Products, North America in 2001. He was subsequently named vice president Global Industrial Products in January 2006 and senior vice president in October 2006. July 17th, 2007  - Personnel Vancouver British Columbia - Tree Island CFO Garry Flesher to retire in Q3 2007 Tree Island Wire Income Fund (the "Fund") announced Monday that Garry Flesher, Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2007. Brian Irving, who currently serves as Corporate Controller, has been appointed to succeed Mr. Flesher as Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. Mr. Flesher and Mr. Irving will work closely in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition, with Mr. Flesher assuming the title of Vice President Special Projects during the transition period. Mr. Flesher joined Tree Island's Finance Department in 1982 and became Corporate Controller in 1983, and acting Chief Financial Officer in 1987. In 1991, he was appointed Vice President Finance and CFO. "Garry Flesher has played a vital role in developing and supporting our strategic growth plan," said Daniel McAtee, President and CEO of Tree Island Industries. "In his 25 years with Tree Island, he has helped guide us through several major acquisitions and was also instrumental in our transition from a private company to a publicly traded income fund in 2002. His expertise, insight and integrity have earned him tremendous credibility, both within Tree Island and throughout the investment community." Mr. McAtee continued, "Although we will greatly miss Garry, we are fortunate to have a highly capable and respected internal candidate in Brian Irving, to whom we can hand over the financial reins of the organization. Brian joined Tree Island in 1995 as Controller and was promoted to Corporate Controller in 2003. His financial expertise, extensive knowledge of Tree Island and training as a Chartered Accountant make him well suited to assume the responsibilities of CFO." Commenting on Mr. Irving's appointment, Mr. Flesher said, "In his 12 years with Tree Island, Brian Irving has proven himself a major asset to the company. He is precisely the right person to take on the CFO role going forward. I look forward to working with him in the months ahead as we make the transition and continue to lay a strong foundation for Tree Island's future profitable growth." In addition to appointing Brian Irving as Vice President Finance and CFO, Tree Island has recently strengthened its management team with the addition of three new senior management positions. James Fan, who joins the company from Baoan International, the US and Chinese wire products manufacturer Tree Island acquired earlier this month, has been appointed Vice President International Operations. In addition, Mark Stock has been appointed Vice President of Global Human Resources and Dale Derischebourg will be joining the company as Vice President of Global Supply Chain later this summer. Mr. Stock was previously VP of Human Resources at CHC Helicopter Corporation and Mr. Derischebourg is currently Director of Global Operations with Lumasense Technologies. "These additions complete the key senior staff changes outlined in the three-step strategic plan we developed at the beginning of the year," said Daniel McAtee. "The first phase of our plan, designed to optimize Tree Island's core business, is now complete. We now have the added bench strength required to continue to move forward with phase two which focuses on growth and expansion across North America and internationally." July 13th, 2007  - Personnel New Bedford Massachusetts - AFC's Jim Dollins wraps up outstanding 27-year career After nearly three decades, James (Jim) C. Dollins, VP of Product Development for AFC Cable Systems in New Bedford, MA, is trading in electrical cables for sails and skis as he pulls the plug on an amazing career. The professional titles Dollins has held are almost as numerous as his technical advances in electrical cable development. Jim Dollins was Chairman of the National Armored Cable Manufacturers Association; Chairman of the Wire and Cable Council of the Copper Development Association; Member of the National Electrical Code Making Panel 8; Member of the NEMA/UL Policy Committee; Member of the Code Making Panel 8 of the NEC; Member of NEMA's Standards and Policy Committee; and served on the Executive Board of the RWC of IAEI, among many other advisory duties. For over 20 years, Jim has been instrumental in furthering the growth of Armored and Metal Clad Cables as the wiring method of choice in commercial, industrial and multi-family residential applications. He was a key force in obtaining official approval for use of Armored Cable products in over 75 major U.S. cities. With his tireless efforts to bring greater understanding of the viability and versatility of armored cables to electrical engineers, inspectors and contractors throughout the country, Dollins became the leader in advancing the use of these products in electrical construction. He was also well known as a mentor to up-and-coming new talent in the electrical industry, especially expanding their knowledge of the electrical cables manufactured by AFC. Among his widely-adopted design solutions for engineers and contractors, Jim Dollins developed several new Armored Cables, including Branch Circuit MC Cable, MC-Lite Cable, Home Run Cable, Super Neutral Cable, Red Metal-Clad Fire Alarm and Control Cable, MC/Isolated Ground Cable, Armored Data Com Cable, MOF Armored Fiber Optic Cable, Color Coded AC and MC Cables, and the Color Spec ID System. He holds numerous patents on cables and connectors for AC and MC cable. In addition to all this, Dollins has edited and published the manual ~{!0~}Installing Armored Cable~{!1~} and the widely read professional article ~{!0~}Contractors Rediscover The Advantages of Armored Cable.~{!1~} A native of Bloomington, Ill., and a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Jim Dollins is married, has two daughters and two grandchildren. Prior to AFC, Dollins held positions at Knight Metalcraft Division of Whitaker Corp., and the Wire and Cable Division of Kaiser Aluminum. What~{!/~}s next? Sailing fast and skiing even faster. Jim is an avid sailboat racer and an expert downhill ski instructor. As he heads for the open seas and the frozen slopes, Jim Dollins leaves in his wake a legacy of achievement in the electrical industry few professionals will be able to top. July 11th, 2007  - Personnel Luxembourg & Rotterdam, Netherlands - Changes at the top of ArcelorMittal ArcelorMittal, the world's leading steel company, today announces senior organizational changes. Mr Roland Junck, a member of the Group Management Board (GMB), has retired from this executive role effective July 31st. He will retain a link with the company through his new position as a Board Member of Arcelor China Holding S. a. r. l., a subsidiary company of ArcelorMittal. In the capacity of his position on the GMB, Mr Junck had particular responsibility for integration, which is now successfully operationally complete, ahead of schedule. He also acted as a special advisor on integration to ArcelorMittal CEO, Lakshmi Mittal. Mr Junck's responsibilities will be assumed by the other GMB members.* > ArcelorMittal is also announcing today a number of other key senior executive appointments, including two Executive Vice Presidents who will sit on the Company's Management Committee. Mr Pierre Gugliermina has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, with responsibility for Health & Safety, operational excellence and the environment. Mr Vijay Bhatnagar becomes EVP, CEO Flat Eastern Europe. The Company also announces that Mr Bill Scotting, previously EVP and Head of Performance Enhancement will become EVP, Head of Strategy. As previously announced, Mr Bernard Fontana, previously EVP, Automotive, will become EVP, Head of Human Resources. Mr Greg Ludkovsky will become VP Products Development and Research and Development. Mr Jean-Luc Maurange will become VP Global Customers & Automotive. Mr R~{(&~}mi Boyer will become VP CSR in addition to his role of Secretary General of the GMB. July 7th, 2007  - Personnel Niles Michigan - National standard re-organizes Sales Team National Standard is pleased to announce the appointments of the following District Sales Manager positions representing National Standard and our weld wire product lines. These additions are part of our sales team expansion initiative geared toward providing outstanding local sales support for our welding wire offering. Mark Wesenberg of Livonia, has joined our team as District Sales Manager for the Michigan and Northern Ohio markets. He brings many years of welding experience and relationships having served with Miller Electric, ORS Nasco, and BOC Gases. Phil Hensley of Franklin, Ind. has joined our team as District Sales Manager for Southern Ohio, Southern Indiana, Southern Illinois and the St. Louis markets. He brings significant welding experience and relationships to the team having served with Thermadyne, Prest-O-Lite and Hobart. Darryl Fuhrman of Birmingham, Ala. is new District Sales Manager for Alabama, Miss. and Southern Louisiana markets. He brings significant sales experience in the Alabama manufacturing market. His aggressive selling style and ability to penetrate accounts will provide a solid foundation for our efforts in this market. "All three of these individuals make outstanding additions to our sales team with specific knowledge of their local markets combined with a new aggressive selling approach," Dave Eckert, Director of Sales and Marketing said "When I joined National Standard, I was charged with returning this great company, with great brands and outstanding products to a new position of prominence in the market, the task ahead was not short on things to get done," Eckert said "We are in the process of rebuilding the National Standard sales team and these new team members are joining an organization that is committed to significant market share growth, innovative new product introductions and expansion of the markets we serve. It is an exciting time to join the National Standard team." July 7th, 2007  - Personnel Niles Michigan - National standard veteran Jim Harbaugh retires after 41 years After 41 years with National Standard, Jim Harbaugh will be retiring on July 11 from the company he helped build as a leader in the solid welding wire market and reposition recently for continued growth and expansion. Jim started his first job in the US Army and after being honorably discharged, he joined National Standard in the mill working the midnight shift on the stranding line. Over the years, he has served in several capacities including spooling operations, strategic accounts, district sales management, and most recently as the national sales manager for weld wire sales. In 2006, Jim was asked by the leadership of the company to stay on as a new team of management was put into place and his expertise was required. He accepted and National Standard is on a path toward long-term success that includes the contributions of Jim as leader of the sales team. "Jim has an incredible passion for the weld wire market and our industry," Dave Eckert, Director of Sales and Marketing said "The energy he brings to the game everyday is like few individuals that I have experienced." Eckert went on to say about Jim, "he is a true leader, well respected by our customer base and leaves a solid legacy at National Standard that has touched the lives of many." As an end of an era comes and a new one begins, Jim will be focusing his time with his wife Judy on enjoying their retirement years as they travel the country. He will continue to serve National Standard in a part time training capacity for the next few years, continuing to share his passion and knowledge of solid wire with the customers and employees of the company. The company celebrates his accomplishments and extends the warmest of wishes to Jim and Judy. July 6th, 2007  - Personnel Pittsburgh Pennsylvania - Alcoa Names Jinya Chen President, Asia-Pacific Region Alcoa announced Monday that Jinya Chen was named president, Asia-Pacific Region based in Beijing, China. Mr. Chen has overall responsibility for Alcoa~{!/~}s China Mill Products business and regional administrative functions such as legal, finance, human resources, and corporate affairs and government relations. Mr. Chen came to Alcoa from Delphi Corporation where he was Director, Asia Pacific for Electronics and Safety. He succeeds Lloyd Jones, who will retire from Alcoa at the end of this year. Alcoa currently has 35 operating locations throughout China and other Asia-Pacific nations. See Extended Story.. July 3rd, 2007  - Personnel Blaine, Minnesota - APA Enterprises, Inc. reports changes in management and operations APA Enterprises, Inc. announced Friday that Dr. Anil K. Jain has resigned as Chairman of the Board, President/Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Dr. Anil K. Jain, founder of APA, served as President of the Company since its inception in 1979. Mr. Ronald G. Roth, a major shareholder and board member since 2002, was elected Chairman of the Board. Ms. Cheryl Beranek Podzimek, the President of APACN, a subsidiary of the Company, has assumed the additional role of President and CEO of the Company. Following Dr. Jain's resignation, he purchased the Company's India subsidiary, APA Optronics (India) Pvt. Ltd., on terms deemed by the independent directors to be fair and reasonable to the Company. In brief, the purchase price of $500,000 is payable over 5 years and is secured by pledges of stock and Dr. Jain's payments under his separation agreement with the Company, as well as a personal guaranty from Dr. Jain. June 21st, 2007  - Personnel Pawcatuck, Connecticut - Patton returns to Davis-Standard The Extrusion Systems Group of Davis-Standard, LLC recently announced that Dave Patton has returned to the company in the position of project manager for the wire and cable product line. He will oversee and facilitate sales and cross-functional project teams to ensure customer satisfaction for wire and cable projects worldwide. He will also act as a liaison between the customer and the company for the coordination of these projects. Patton had previously been with Davis-Standard for over ten years as product manager for tire extrusion and for the Asia-Pacific region. Davis-Standard, LLC is a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of extrusion systems, feed screws, barrels, and process controls for the flexible web converting, plastics processing and rubber industries. For information on Davis-Standard wire and cable systems, visit www.davis-standard.com. June 21st, 2007  - Personnel Luxembourg & Rotterdam Netherlands - ArcelorMittal announces personnel change ArcelorMittal today announces that Mr Inder Walia, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, is leaving the Company at the end of June 2007. He will be replaced by Mr Bernard Fontana. Inder Walia has been with the Group for 8 years. Prior to the merger of ArcelorMittal, he held the position of Corporate Director of Human Resources at Mittal Steel Company N.V. since 1999. He was also the Secretary to the Appointments & Remuneration Committee of the Board since 2002. Mr Walia led the Group Human Resources function through a period of substantial growth for the company, managing all aspects of HR including due diligence and post acquisition integration work in many countries across diverse cultures. He also introduced the successful deployment of various people policies, including the talent management process now embedded and central to the Company's performance management culture. See Extended Story.. June 16th, 2007  - Personnel Pawcatuck, Conn, U.S.A. - Davis-Standard, LLC Strengthens UK Sales Force In order to better support customers, Davis-Standard, LLC recently added two sales engineers to its growing European Extrusion Systems sales team based at its subsidiary in the United Kingdom. Tom Welsh and Adrian Mawdsley joined D-S Brookes Ltd. in June to oversee sales and service in southern and northern England and parts of Europe. Both Welsh and Mawdsley bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their positions. Welsh brings nearly 30 years of experience working in various manufacturing, sales, systems testing, and engineering capacities, including more than 20 years with Betol Machinery and Davis-Standard. Mawdsley has 17 years experience working as a sales engineer for Francis Shaw, Iddon and Boston Matthews, among others. Longtime sales engineer Cliff Mosey is leaving Davis-Standard to pursue other career interests. According to Mark Woodgate, business director of Davis-Standard Extrusion Systems Europe and D-S Brookes Ltd., “We are excited to have Tom and Adrian on board because they have a lot to offer our customers in the area of sales and service. As a company, we would also like to acknowledge Cliff Mosey for his years of excellent service. We wish him every future success.” You can find out more about Davis Standard with this link. May 21st, 2007  - Personnel Waukegan Illinois - Coleman announces personnel changes following acquisition Rich Carr, chief executive officer of Copperfield LLC, which Waukegan-based Coleman Cable Inc. recently acquired, will join Coleman as an executive vice president, said Gary Yetman, Coleman president and CEO. Carr, a co-founder of Bremen, Ind.-Copperfield, will remain the CEO of Copperfield, now a Coleman division. Yetman also announced several other personnel changes as a result of the $231 million acquisition. Mike Frigo, chief operating officer at Copperfield, has been named president of Copperfield and senior vice president of Coleman. Gene Stang, who has been with Coleman more than 20 years, has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing for Copperfield. Jeff Johnston, who has been with Coleman 12 years, was named executive vice president of operations at Coleman. He was cited as a major contributor to Coleman's success. Ken McAllister, who joined Coleman in 2002 as vice president for wire and cable, was appointed senior vice president. Kurt Hennelly, a 20-year veteran at Coleman, was named senior vice president of supply chain. Kathy Jo Van, who joined Coleman in 2000, was named senior vice president of corporate marketing and business development. The acquisition will push Coleman's revenue to more than $940 million, based on financial results of both companies. The combined company will have 1,300 employees. May 16th, 2007  - Personnel Johannesburg South Africa - Mittal Steel SA appoints 2 non executive directors Mittal Steel South Africa announced the appointment of Mr David Christopher Murray and Mr Lumkile Mondi to the board of Mittal Steel South Africa as non executive directors. Mr Murray and Mr Mondi were appointed to the board on May 11th 2007. Mr Murray is the previous MD of Haggie Rand Ltd and currently consults to the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of South Africa. Mr Mondi is currently employed by the Industrial Development Corporation as chief economist and executive VP for Professional Services. Mr Mondi has been an outspoken critic of the import parity pricing model which Mittal Steel SA used in the domestic market. Dr Khotse Mokhele, the chairperson of Mittal Steel South Africa, welcomed the appointment of Mr Mondi and Mr Murray as directors of the company. He said "We are looking forward to the expertise and knowledge that both Mr Murray and Mr Mondi will bring to the board." May 14th, 2007  - Personnel Amsterdam The Netherlands - Changes at Draka to the board of management The Supervisory Board of Draka Holding N.V. announced Friday that Mr. Christian Raskin (1947), member of the Board of Management and responsible for Draka’s Corporate Strategy, will step down from the Board of Management with effect from 31 August 2007. Mr. Raskin has joined Draka in 1991 and became member of the Board of Management in September 2002. The Corporate Strategy activities will be divided between Mr. Ingolf Schulz (CEO) and Mr. Frank Dorjee (CFO). As a consequence, the Board of Management of Draka Holding N.V. will be reduced from three to two members. May 4th, 2007  - Personnel Wyomissing, Pennsylvania - Carpenter Technology announces resignation of CFO Carpenter Technology Corporation announced Thursday that M. David Kornblatt has resigned as Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective Monday, May 7, 2007, to take a position as a CFO with another company. The Company named Richard L. Simons, Vice President and Corporate Controller, to serve as Acting Chief Financial Officer pending the outcome of a search for a permanent successor. Kornblatt, 47, joined Carpenter as chief financial officer in July 2006. "On behalf of the Board of Directors and the management team, I would like to thank Dave for his contributions during my transition period," said Anne L. Stevens, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We all wish him the best of luck in his new position." May 3rd, 2007  - Personnel Colorado Springs, Colorado - Liberty Wire & Cable appoints eight-year company veteran commercial national accounts manager Liberty Wire & Cable, worldwide supplier of a broad range of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, has announced the appointment of Kevin Cole as its first Commercial National Accounts Manager, ~{!*~} a new position the company created to address the rapid growth of its sales. The appointment comes as a promotion to Mr. Cole, who began his career at Liberty Wire and Cable as a member of the team responsible for the development of Liberty~{!/~}s commercial business. He has held increasingly responsible positions at Liberty throughout his eight years with the company, serving most recently as Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest. "Commercial National Accounts Managers are among the leadership roles in the AV industry," said Andy Bergdoll, President of Liberty Wire and Cable. "National Accounts approach the marketplace with a strategic vision that drives both customer satisfaction and industry investment," Bergdoll continued. "We are excited to have a polished industry professional like Kevin Cole take the helm of our Commercial National Accounts Business." April 27th, 2007  - Personnel Corning New York - Corning announces new roles for business leaders Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) announced today that several global business leaders are moving to new roles. Eric S. Musser is appointed general manager, Greater China; Martin J. Curran is elected senior vice president and general manager, Corning Optical Fiber; Clark S. Kinlin is appointed chief operating officer, Corning Cable Systems; and Stuart E. Hoiness is appointed senior vice president and general manager, hardware and equipment division, Corning Cable Systems. See Extended Story.. April 14th, 2007  - Personnel Colorado Springs, Colorado - Liberty Wire & Cable names Vice President of Sales Manufacturer Liberty Wire & Cable named John D. Dace its new vice president of sales. Dace, an 18-year industry veteran, previously served as director of commercial sales for Chief Manufacturing. ~{!0~}We~{!/~}re pleased to welcome John as Liberty~{!/~}s new vice president of sales,~{!1~} said Liberty President Andy Bergdoll. ~{!0~}His skills and industry experience with technology-driven companies will enable us to strengthen our efforts and continue to maximize our profitability. John has a proven record in building sales in an efficient, targeted manner.~{!1~} Prior to Chief, Dace served as national sales manager at 3M and as regional sales manager at Nalco Chemical. He also served as a Naval Flight Officer for the U.S. Marine Corps. April 14th, 2007  - Personnel Cleveland, Ohio - RAD-CON restructuring RAD-CON, Inc. a manufacturer of industrial heat processing equipment announces a management reorganization and ownership change. David Blackman has taken over the position of President. Day-to-day operations will be managed by Vice Presidents Christopher Messina and Michael McDonald, with promotions of Chris Williams and Arno Muennich to Engineering Directors. Former President, Brice Blackman has retired after 25 years of service. His shares have been acquired by Messina and McDonald. The management changes took effect in January and the ownership change was finalized in March. RAD-CON supplies equipment worldwide to processors of sheet, strip, and wire in both ferrous and nonferrous industries. The company serves both domestic and international markets with its niche bell-type furnace that uses a 100% hydrogen protective atmosphere. The company reported record revenues in 2005-2006 mostly due to export sales. Taking off from this success, RAD-CON has restructured its management team to position the company for further growth. RAD-CON has been providing equipment, consulting, and process automation for batch annealing since 1966. RAD-CON also provides its CAPS™ software under the trade name Entec to major steel processors to increase throughput and save energy on existing bell-type furnace equipment. April 10th, 2007  - Personnel Waukegan Illinois - Denis E. Springer joins board of Coleman Cable Inc. Coleman Cable Inc. announced that Denis E. Springer has become a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Springer also has agreed to serve as Chairperson of our Audit Committee. From 1995 to 1999, Mr. Springer served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, whose subsidiary BNSF Railway Company operates one of the largest North American rail networks. From 1992 to 1995, he served as Senior Vice President and the Chief Financial Officer of Santa Fe Pacific Corporation, which in 1995 merged with Burlington Northern Inc. to form BNSF. He has served as a director of several public and private companies. Mr. Springer is a member of Financial Executives International, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Illinois CPA Society. He has taught strategic management at Northern Illinois University. Gary Yetman, Coleman's CEO, stated: "As a former CFO of a major NYSE company with multi-billion sales, complex financing needs and operations across the country, Denis has the sophistication and experience to help Coleman Cable make the right decisions on a broad array of topics, and particularly with respect to accounting systems and controls. We look forward to working with Denis and to the contributions he will surely make." April 9th, 2007  - Personnel Brussels Belgium - Mika Saariaho appointed Deputy Secretary General of IISI The International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mika Saariaho as Deputy Secretary General of IISI. Mika will take up his appointment on 11 June 2007. Mika Saariaho joins IISI from Outokumpu Oyj where he is currently Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Planning. Mika is currently based at Outokumpu~{!/~}s head office in Espoo, Finland. He will move to Brussels to take up his new position. Mika holds a Doctorate of Science in Technology from Helsinki University of Technology. ~{!0~}I am delighted that Mika has decided to join IISI and wish him success with his new responsibilities~{!1~}, said IISI Secretary General, Ian Christmas. April 7th, 2007  - Personnel Brussels Belgium - Mika Saariaho appointed Deputy Secretary General of IISI The International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mika Saariaho as Deputy Secretary General of IISI. Mika will take up his appointment on 11 June 2007. Mika Saariaho joins IISI from Outokumpu Oyj where he is currently Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Planning. Mika is currently based at Outokumpu~{!/~}s head office in Espoo, Finland. He will move to Brussels to take up his new position. Mika holds a Doctorate of Science in Technology from Helsinki University of Technology. ~{!0~}I am delighted that Mika has decided to join IISI and wish him success with his new responsibilities~{!1~}, said IISI Secretary General, Ian Christmas. March 23rd, 2007  - Personnel Portland Oregon - Schnitzer Steel announces executive appointments Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. announced Thursday the appointment of Richard D. Peach as Deputy Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective March 30, 2007. In this position, Mr. Peach will serve as the Company's principal accounting officer and will be responsible for the Company's accounting functions. He will report to Gregory J. Witherspoon, the Company's Chief Financial Officer. In the role as principal accounting officer, Mr. Peach replaces Vicki A. Piersall, who was recently appointed to the position of Vice President of Strategic Planning and Chief Administrative Officer for the Company's Metals Recycling Business. Ms. Piersall had served as Vice President and Corporate Controller since September 2005. Mr. Witherspoon had been acting as the Company's principal accounting officer since Ms. Piersall's appointment. Jeff P. Poeschl was recently appointed to the position of Vice President and Corporate Controller. Mr. Poeschl was previously Vice President, Finance with Mesa Air Group in Phoenix, Arizona from 2000 until his appointment. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and a Certified Public Accountant. Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of recycled ferrous metal products in the United States with 32 operating facilities located in 11 states throughout the country, including six export facilities located on both the East and West Coasts and in Hawaii. The Company's vertically integrated operating platform includes a steel manufacturing business that produces 750000 tons of finished steel products, including rebar, wire rod and other specialty products. The Company commenced its 101st year of operations in 2007. March 15th, 2007  - Personnel Fort Wayne Indiana - Rea Magnet Wire announced the retirement of 50-year employee James P. Renner. Renner began as a washer of aluminum spools in 1957 and has worked in the rewind department and the enamel room, driven a lift truck, worked in shipping and was a triax worker. He was instrumental in helping to organize the formation of the labor union. H worked in the rod mill for more than 20 years, brazing and feeding wire on coils, then moved to the wire mill, where he spent several years drawing wire. He accomplished a recording of data used to create charts and graphs used by later operator. At the time, it was said that the quality of the rolled wire lay with the operators. Renner~{!/~}s data made it possible for an unskilled laborer to create quality rolled wire. It was his suggestion that workers wear uniforms for identification and to protect the workers and their families from any dangerous materials from the factory. February 19th, 2007  - Personnel Pittsburg Pennsylvania - Alcoa appoints Ratan Tata, to the board of directors Alcoa announced Friday that Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons Ltd., has been appointed a director of the company to fill a vacancy on the board. Tata Sons is the holding company of the Tata Group, India's largest private sector conglomerate. There are now 11 directors on Alcoa's board. In making the announcement, Alcoa Chairman and CEO Alain Belda said, "Ratan's global business acumen and his depth of knowledge about quality and customer satisfaction will make him a valuable addition to our Board of Directors." Ratan Tata, who joined the Tata Group in 1962, became chairman of the holding company, Tata Sons Ltd. in 1991. Under his leadership, the Tata Group has grown globally primarily through acquisitions. Most recently, Tata Steel bought Corus of the U.K., making Tata Steel the world's fifth largest steelmaker. February 13th, 2007  - Personnel Pawcatuck, Conn., U.S.A. - Woodgate to Head Davis-Standard’s Extrusion Business in Europe Mark Woodgate was recently promoted to Business Director, Extrusion Systems Europe for Davis-Standard, LLC. In his new post, Woodgate will oversee the sales and marketing for both the D-S Brookes and Davis-Standard pipe and profile product lines throughout Europe, the Middle East and parts of Asia. Woodgate will also lead the European extrusion sales team, which includes the equipment sales team, aftermarket sales team and technical team. See Extended Story.. February 5th, 2007  - Personnel Pittsburgh Pennsylvania - Former Steelworker President George Becker Dies George Becker, a second-generation steelworker who became the sixth international president of the United Steelworkers (USW), died Saturday at his home in Gibsonia, Pa., surrounded by his family, following a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 78. Mr. Becker, who served seven years as the union’s international president, was a respected union organizer and strategist and an internationally-known spokesman for industrial safety, workers’ rights on the job and fair global trade. In the continuing fight for the survival of the steel industry, Mr. Becker was instrumental in establishing Stand Up For Steel, an alliance of the union and steel producers that fights unfair trade practices, including the illegal dumping of foreign steel on U.S. markets. He twice served the country in its armed forces, first as a Marine toward the end of World War II and again during the Korean War, when he was drafted into the U.S. Army, owing to a critical shortage of light weapons infantry leaders. In the mid-1970s, Mr. Becker was instrumental in proposing OSHA safety standards for exposure to lead and for the use of arsenic February 3rd, 2007  - Personnel Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK. - Wire rope company appoints business development manager to boost high-tech sales. Cosalt Safety & Protection aims to boost sales in high-tech marine and industrial wire ropes with the appointment of a new business development manager for specialist wire rope and lifting gear. Andrew Price joined Cosalt~{!/~}s national rope sales team with, what it called, "a wealth of experience in the industry." Price worked at Lloyds British, where he looked after its lifting gear sales and hire business and at Coubro & Scrutton, where he promoted a range of lifting products. He was later responsible for managing a lifting equipment inspection contract at BP~{!/~}s Coryton refinery in Essex, where he gained knowledge of cranes and testing work. Assisting Price as business development coordinator (wire ropes) will be Helena Cumming. Cosalt is sole distributor in the UK and Ireland for leading European steel wire rope manufacturer Redaelli Tecna Cordati. Cosalt~{!/~}s national rope sales manager Nick Dennison said: "These appointments signal our commitment to the specialist crane wire market, which includes tower, mobile and dockside cranes, general lifting and testing services and any other wire rope opportunities available to us." January 26th, 2007  - Personnel Corning New York - Houghton to step down as Corning's Chairman CEO Weeks to succeed Corning Incorporated announced today that James R. Houghton, 71, will step down as non-executive chairman of the board at the company's annual shareholders meeting on April 26, 2007. He will continue serving as a member of the company's board of directors. Corning's Board of Directors will name Wendell P. Weeks, 47, as chairman of the board. Weeks will continue as the company's chief executive officer (CEO). Peter F. Volanakis, 51, will assume the role of president along with his responsibilities as chief operating officer. These actions were approved by the board today and will take effect at the company's annual shareholder meeting in April. January 17th, 2007  - Personnel Shanghai China - BaoSteel Group appoints Mr Xu Lejiang as new chairman BaoSteel Group Corp, China~{!/~}s largest steel producer, has appointed Mr Xu Lejiang as chairman, replacing the retired Ms Xie Qihua, the group's listed arm Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd said in a statement. Mr Xu was the BaoSteel Group's general manager and a board member of Baoshan Iron & Steel since 2000. In May 2006, Mr Xu took over ms Xie's position as chairman of the listed company. Mr Ai Baojun will take over Mr Xu's position as the general manager of Baosteel Group. Mr Ai was Baosteel Group's vice general manager and chief accountant since 1998. Ms Xie, often called iron lady in China, has been repeatedly been nominated as one of the world's most influential businesswomen by various business magazines although she seldom gave interviews to the media. Ms Xie joined Baosteel in 1978 when the company was founded. She became company president in 1994 and later the chairwoman. November 18th, 2006  - Personnel Cannan, CT, U.S.A. - Vollmer America Inc. - appoints new Spare Parts and In House Service Manager Vollmer America Inc. has announced the appointment of Rhichard Barth to the position of Spare Parts and In House Service Mananger. Rhichard comes from Bristol-Babcock and Sikorsky Aircraft where his responsiblities include ISO Compliance, Quality Control, and Project Management. Vollmer America Inc. provides gauging, data acquisition, and control systems to the wire industry. You can find more about Vollmer America Inc. with this link. November 14th, 2006  - Personnel Merrimack New Hampshire - Allied Wire & Cable embraces the addition of two new members to the company. On Monday, October 30, 2006, Michael Rosa and Mike Reardon officially became part of Allied Wire & Cable's New England branch. Both men bring a long history of success, ability and wire and cable knowledge to the organization. In 1976, Michael Rosa's father founded Pacer Electronics, a Woburn, MA based distributor of wire and cable for the electronics industry. As CEO of the company, Michael Rosa led revenue growth to over $49 million before selling Pacer to Anixter International in 1998. "I got back in business because opportunity was kicking my door down," said Rosa. "I met with the owners of Allied Wire & Cable and got confirmation that the company was convinced, as was I, that there was a great opportunity. When I ran Pacer, we believed in great service and in never taking the customer for granted. I am very happy and excited to be part of the organization that shares my vision for how the New England Marketplace should be handled." Mike Reardon also carries a great deal of experience and success in wire and cable, having worked at Pacer for nearly thirteen years, starting as a sales representative and eventually moving into sales management. "The New England wire and cable market is dynamic. With recent merger and acquisition activity, customers have limited options," Reardon said. "It's this opportunity that leads me to Allied Wire & Cable. Under my leadership, Allied Wire & Cable will become a premium distributor in New England. Combined with the fantastic people AWC has assembled, we will become a premium wire and cable distributor nationally." November 1st, 2006  - Personnel Vancouver British Columbia - Tree Island Announces Appointment of Daniel McAtee as President and CEO Tree Island Wire Income Fund (the "Fund") today announced that Daniel McAtee has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Tree Island Industries ("Tree Island") and a Trustee of the Fund effective today. Mr. McAtee succeeds Ted Leja, who is retiring after a distinguished 45-year career, including 12 years as Tree Island's President and CEO. Mr. Leja has accepted the Board's request to serve as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. The Fund also announced that Keith Purchase has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Purchase, a member of the Board since 2003, is the former CEO of TimberWest and former COO of MacMillan Bloedel. He succeeds Rod Senft, who is stepping down as Chair in order to respond to increasing demands within his own business. Mr. Senft will continue to serve on the Board. See Extended Story.. October 17th, 2006  - Personnel Pawcatuck, Connecticut - Davis-Standard, LLC Announces Coope Promoted to Davis-Standard, LLC is pleased to announce that Scott Coope has been promoted to the position of senior product manager, wire and cable systems, effective September 28, 2006. Coope will be responsible for overseeing the design, fabrication, and fulfillment of contractual obligations for Davis-Standard’s wire and cable product line, as well as for the company’s entire Merritt product line. He has been with Davis-Standard since 1994. His various positions with the company have included sales process engineer and product manager for wire and cable. The Merritt product line, acquired by Davis-Standard in 2005, consists of wire handling equipment including capstans, payoffs and take-ups, and caterpillars, along with a line of reprocessing and reclaim systems. Davis-Standard manufactures complete wire and cable extrusion systems for communication, construction/building, telephone, and automotive wire, high temperature wire, plug, optical fiber and specialty wire. Capabilities include communication cable systems, automotive cable systems, power cable systems, construction cable systems, fiber optic systems and coaxial cable systems. For more information on Davis-Standard wire and cable systems or on the Merritt product line, visit www.davis-standard.com or contact Scott Coope at scoope@davis-standard.com October 7th, 2006  - Personnel Corning New York - Robert F. Cummings, Jr. joins Corning Board of Directors Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) has announced that Robert F. Cummings, Jr., senior managing director at GSC Group, Inc., today was appointed to the company's board of directors. The Corning board also determined that he qualifies as an independent director. He will serve on the Corning board effective immediately, and will be a member of the board's finance and pension committees. Cummings will hold office until Corning's annual meeting of shareholders on April 26, 2007, when it is expected that he will be nominated to serve a three-year term. His appointment brings the number of Corning directors to 16. The size of the board has ranged from 13 to 18 directors since 1990. Cummings, 56, brings a broad business and financial perspective to the Corning board. He joined GSC Group, formerly GSC Partners, in 2002 as a managing director and is a member of the firm's Management Committee. For the preceding 28 years, he was with Goldman, Sachs & Co. where he was a member of the corporate finance department, advising corporate clients on financing; mergers and acquisitions; and strategic financial issues. Cummings became a partner of Goldman, Sachs & Co. in 1986, retired in 1998 and was retained as an advisor to work with select clients on a variety of banking matters. Cummings is a director of ATSI Holdings, GSC Capital Corp., Precision Partners Inc., RR Donnelley and Sons Co., Viasystems Group Inc., and a member of the board of trustees of Union College. He graduated from Union college with a B.A degree and from the University of Chicago with an MBA degree. September 28th, 2006  - Personnel Memphis Tennessee - Thomas & Betts Corp. announces executive management changes Thomas & Betts Corporation on Wednesday named Christopher P. Hartmann executive vice president and chief operating officer. Hartmann, who currently serves as president of the company's electrical business, will assume his new position effective October 2, 2006. In his new position, Hartmann will continue to report to Dominic J. Pileggi, chairman and chief executive officer and will be responsible for the company's global business operations including manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution. He will continue to lead the company's electrical business until a successor is named. The company also named Imad Hajj to the newly created position of chief development officer, reporting to Pileggi. One of Hajj's major responsibilities will be to lead the company's merger and acquisition activities. September 22nd, 2006  - Personnel Vancouver British Columbia - Tree Island announces planned retirement of CEO and identifies successor Tree Island Wire Income Fund (the "Fund") today announced the upcoming retirement of Theodore (Ted) A. Leja as President and Chief Executive Officer of Tree Island Industries ("Tree Island" or the "company"). The Fund also announced that Daniel S. McAtee has been selected to succeed Mr. Leja as President and Chief Executive Officer later this year, and is serving in a consulting capacity until a transition period is completed and immigration requirements are satisfied. Mr. Leja joined Tree Island, one of North America's largest producers of wire and fabricated wire products, in 1992 as President and Chief Operating Officer. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 1997. At the request of the Board, Mr. Leja has agreed to serve as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees following his retirement as CEO. See Extended Story.. September 20th, 2006  - Personnel Fulton New York - Frank-Uwe Schulz new Managing Director of Davis-Standard GmbH Industry veteran Frank-Uwe Schulz was recently appointed managing director of Davis-Standard GmbH in Erkrath, Germany. In his new role, Schulz will lead Davis-Standard’s ER-WE-PA business, which supports converting and extrusion customers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Schulz comes to Davis-Standard from E.C.H.Will GmbH, a leading supplier of custom paper manufacturing and converting equipment, where he was managing director as well as director of sales, customer service and marketing. He also served as managing director for Womako GmbH, where he spent the first 14 years of his career. Both E.C.H.Will and Womako are subsidiaries of global conglomerate Körber AG, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. For more information on Davis-Standard, visit www.davis-standard.com. September 20th, 2006  - Personnel Pawcatuck, Connecticut - Davis-Standard, LLC announces the promotion of James P. Vescio Davis-Standard, LLC is pleased to announce that Mr. James P. Vescio has been promoted to Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective July 31, 2006. He will be responsible for all information technology activities for the company. Vescio has more than 30 years of industry experience, the majority of it spent managing information technologies to support the reporting requirements of the company. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Information Management from Empire State. For more information on Davis-Standard, visit www.davis-standard.com. September 14th, 2006  - Personnel Amsterdam The Nederland's - Mr. Roland Junck new CEO of Arcelor-Mittal Mr Roland Junck has been appointed as CEO of merged Arcelor-Mittal following the resignation of Mr. Guy Dolle. Mr Roland Junck, previously was a member of the Group Management Board of Arcelor with responsibility for the global Long Carbon Steel and Wire Drawing business and for China. He started his career with Arbed in 1980 in the rolling mills at Dudelange, before moving to Esch-Schifflange in 1985. In 1993, Mr Roland Junck was named GM of TrefilArbed Bissen, being appointed MD in 1996. He was named senior VP of Aceralia in 1998 and has been a member of the Arbed Group management board from 1999 to 2002 when he was appointed senior executive VP of the newly created Arcelor, in charge of the Long Carbon Steel Sector. Mr Roland Junck graduated from the Federal Polytechnic in Zurich, and earned an MBA from Sacred Heart University. September 13th, 2006  - Personnel Sanford, Florida - Tomko, Yvonnia Jane Wills "Bonnie" of Machine Technology and Control Inc. Tomko, Yvonnia Jane Wills "Bonnie" of Machine Technology and Control Inc. Yvonnia Jane "Bonnie" Wills Tomko, 63, of South Spring Garden Avenue, DeLand, passed away on August 15, 2006, at her residence. Mrs. Tomko was born in Rainelle, W.Va., on January 14, 1943, and moved to this area in 1985 from Connecticut. She was affectionately known as "Bonnie." She was as a very accomplished business woman and was well-known in the welding industry. She was a member of Stetson Baptist Church. Bonnie was also a very loving family person. She is survived by her husband, Robert Tomko, DeLand; daughter, Peachie Kay Wills and her extended children, Steven Tomko, Denise and Dave Keiffer, and Bobby and Allison Tomko; five loving grandchildren, Gina, Sarah, Joey, Austin and Daniel. She will be missed by her faithful dog, Bonko. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you send a donation for pancreatic cancer research, C/O Machine Technology, 1683 Beardall Avenue, No. 117, Sanford, FL 32771. Make checks payable to Mayo Clinic. Bonnie was well known for her efforts in the Used Machinery end of the wire & cable industry. She started in the industry at a young age working at Techalloy in Rhans, PA before starting her own business, Machine Technology and Control Inc. which still is a flourishing business because of the efforts of Bonnie. We will miss her dearly and extend our deepest condolences and prayers for the family and the staff of Machine Technology and Control Inc.. You can find out more about Machine Technology with this link. August 24th, 2006  - Personnel Kortrijk Belgium - Bruno Humblet, Bekaert's new Chief Financial Office Mr. Bruno Humblet will join Bekaert as Chief Financial Officer per October 1, 2006. He succeeds Mr Bert De Graeve, who was appointed Chief Executive Officer. Bruno Humblet, a Belgian national, has obtained a Commercial Engineering degree at the Solvay Business School of the Brussels University. He has 17 years of international business experience in areas as supply chain management, finance, audit and treasury. Most recently he held the position of Director of Treasury (Europe, Middle East, Africa) at Procter & Gamble. Bert De Graeve, CEO, said “I am very pleased with Bruno Humblet joining Bekaert. Bruno brings a lot of business and finance experience to our Bekaert Group Executive Committee. He has also a proven track record of leading effectively international teams.” June 28th, 2006  - Personnel Luxembourg - Arcelor CEO Mr Guy Dolle to be replaced Arcelor and Mittal Steel merger claimed its first victim with an announcement that Arcelor’s CEO Mr Guy Dolle would be replaced. Arcelor chairman Mr Joseph Kinsch told in a press conference in Luxembourg held jointly with Mr LN Mittal that the combined steel group, to be known as Arcelor-Mittal, is to name a new chief. Mr Kinsch told reporters "I have spoken to Guy Dolle and he thinks that to implement the merger we should now choose a new chief executive." The announcement comes as no surprise. While the various measures to avoid the merger raised the eventual evaluation of the Arcelor shares they also hurt the company and certainly was not in the shareholders best interest regardless of the outcome of the merger talks. Mr. Dolle, 64 and due to retire in 15 months, had been scathing in his initial reaction when Mittal Steel's offer was announced in January, denigrating its products and the value of its assets. For the next five months he scrambled to fortify Arcelor's defenses, promoting a merger with Severstal in hope of creating an entity too big for Mittal Steel to swallow. June 21st, 2006  - Personnel Wyomissing, Pennsylvania - Carpenter Technology announces CEO succession plan Carpenter Technology Corporation has announced that during the normal course of CEO succession planning, Mr Robert J Torcolini chairman, president and CEO advised the Board of Directors of his desired time horizon for retirement. Although no specific retirement date has been set, the Carpenter Board has formed a selection committee and will begin a search process for a successor. Mr Torcolini has been with the company for 33 years and has served in his current role since 2003. KornFerry has been retained to assist with the search, which will evaluate both internal and external candidates. Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading US manufacturer and distributor of specialty alloys and engineered wire & tube products. June 7th, 2006  - Personnel St Louis Missouri - Belden promotes Kumra to lead Asian operations Belden CDT Inc. said Friday it appointed Naresh Kumra president of its Asian operations and Louis Pace vice president of business development, both effective immediately. Kumra and Pace will report to President and CEO John Stroup. In a statement, Stroup said, "We plan to increase our presence in the fast-growing Asian markets. Naresh's knowledge of the region and his experience developing and executing plans for profitable growth will be valuable as he provides leadership in the implementation of our strategy in Asia." Kumra, 36, joined Belden CDT in March 2006 as vice president of business development and has been involved with strategic planning and developing a process for mergers and acquisition, according to a release. Pace who joined Belden in May as vice president of marketing in the firm's specialty division, succeeds Kumra as vice president of business development. Prior to joining Belden, Pace, 35, was previously a consultant with AEA Investors Inc. St. Louis-based Belden CDT Inc. manufactures wire, cable and fiber optic products June 6th, 2006  - Personnel Hickory, North Carolina - Windak adds Mark Dew, as Field Service Engineer Hickory, NC-Windak, Inc., suppliers of automatic packaging and material handling systems around the globe, announce the addition of Field Service Engineer Mark Dew to the service team at the Hickory, North Carolina location in March. Dew will implement and modify new and existing equipment, and will also be closely involved with machine engineering. Dew will also work in the field to troubleshoot and repair equipment. "With Dew, we have added resources for service and design work," said Ron Hunt, Windak's head of service. Windak offers Intelligent Solutions for palletizing, pallet handling and coiling and spooling equipment for wire and cable. Windak is based in Sweden, with offices in Australia, Estonia and the United States. To learn more about Windak, explore the website at www.windakusa.com May 24th, 2006  - Personnel St. Louis Missouri - Belden widens Kirschner's duties Belden CDT Inc. promoted Dick Kirschner to vice president of manufacturing, effective immediately, the company said Friday. Kirschner, 55, will be responsible for the company's global manufacturing operations and logistics strategy, lean enterprise, global sourcing and inventory management. He currently is vice president of manufacturing for the Belden Americas division. He has served with Belden for 34 years in manufacturing. "I am pleased to have Dick Kirschner join our senior leadership team," said John Stroup, president and CEO of Belden CDT. "I am excited about the impact he will have as he applies his expertise to the entire enterprise." St. Louis-based Belden CDT Inc. manufactures wire, cable and fiber optic products. May 20th, 2006  - Personnel Shanghai China - Baoshan elects new chairman China’s Baoshan steel has elected a new chairman. Xu Lejiang will succeed Xie Qihua as the chairman of the company that is a listed arm of Shanghai Baosteel Group. A vote for the new chairman was held this week. Xu Lejiang is also the general manager of the group while Xie Qihua will remain as the chairman of the Shanghai Baosteel Group. May 16th, 2006  - Personnel Highland Heights Kentucky - General Cable accepts CFO's resignation. General Cable Corp. said Monday that its executive vice president, treasurer and chief financial officer, Christopher Virgulak, will leave the company at the end of 2006. Virgulak, 50, has been with General Cable for almost 20 years. Virgulak said he would continue with the vendor of copper, aluminum and fiber-optic wire and cable products for the energy, industrial, specialty and communications markets to ensure an orderly transition while the company seeks a new CFO The company said in a news release that it will begin a search for a new CFO, and that the board of directors has elected Senior Vice President and Controller Brian Robinson to the treasurer's post. May 12th, 2006  - Personnel Brussels Belgium - Mr Bert De Graeve new CEO of Bekaert Bekaert’s board of director has appointed Mr Bert De Graeve as a director. As a result of this decision, the appointment by the board of directors of Mr Bert De Graeve as CEO came effective at the close of this general meeting. Bekaert’s board of director has also decided to increase the number of directors from fourteen to fifteen and accepted the recommendation to re appoint Mr Baron Leon Bekaert, Mr Baron Buysse, Count Charles de Liedekerke, Mr Julien De Wilde, Mr Hubert Jacobs van Merlen and Mr Maxime Jadot as Directors for a term of three years. The office of Mr Baron Buysse as Chairman was renewed for the same period. Mr Baron Buysse thanked Mr Julien De Wilde, who resigned as CEO today and also pledged every support to the new CEO Mr Bert De Graeve, on behalf of the board of directors and the shareholders in the further development of Bekaert. May 11th, 2006  - Personnel Cartage Missouri - David S. Haffner becomes CEO and Karl G. Glassman COO at Leggett. Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors announced the promotion of two executives. For only the fourth time in the last 70 years, Leggett named a new Chief Executive Officer, promoting David S. Haffner, President, to the position. Mr. Haffner succeeds Felix E. Wright, who will continue to serve as an active employee Chairman of the Board. Karl G. Glassman, Executive Vice President, succeeds Mr. Haffner as Chief Operating Officer. April 19th, 2006  - Personnel Brantford Ontario - Who Is Alexei Mordashov This 40 year-old is boss of Severstal, Russia's second largest steel company. Son of millworker parents, in the mid-1980s Mordashov went to study economics in Leningrad. Later was named finance director of a steel mill. When the plant's elderly general director instructed him to buy up shares of the company so it would not fall into the hands of an outsider, Mordashov bought most of the shares himself. Became general director of the company and built it into a conglomerate, acquiring automaker UAZ, coal companies, railroad companies, port facilities, local TV stations and newspapers. Last year he outbid U.S. Steel to buy bankrupt American steel company Rouge Industries for $285 million. A leading proponent of Western-style management training, Mordashov is advocating for Russia's entry into the WTO. April 18th, 2006  - Personnel Pawcatuck, Conn - Panozzo and Murphy to Head Davis-Standard, LLC Business Units Davis-Standard, LLC recently announced several top level promotions, including the appointment of Jim Murphy as president of Davis-Standard, LLC Extrusion Systems and Mark Panozzo as president of Converting Systems. See Extended Story.. April 12th, 2006  - Personnel Phoenix Arizona - Management changes at Phelps Dodge Sales Co. Phelps Dodge Corp. named Stephen T. Higgins to the position of president, Phelps Dodge Sales Co., the company announced today. Higgins, 48, is responsible for leading the company's efforts in sales, marketing, trading and logistics. He will report to Arthur R. Miele, senior vice president-marketing, Phelps Dodge Corp., who will retire at year-end after nearly 40 years with the company. Higgins joined Phelps Dodge in 1991 as eastern region sales manager based in New York City. He has assumed positions of increasing responsibility during his years with the company and became senior vice president-global refined copper sales in 1998. He recently served as interim president of Phelps Dodge's Smelting, Refining and Rod Group. Higgins is active in several industry groups, including the International Copper Association, the Copper Development Association and the American Bureau of Metal Statistics. He holds a bachelor of science degree in economics from Cornell University and a master of business administration degree from Michigan State University. See Extended Story.. March 31st, 2006  - Personnel Copenhagen Denmark - Employee Representation on NKT's Board of Directors NKT said in a press release Thursday that an ordinary election process took place in order to elect three employee representatives to become members of the NKT Holding Board of Directors as well as three alternate members. The result of the election is as follows: Re-elected board member: Gunnar Karsten Jørgensen, Fitter, NKT Flexibles I/S, Kalundborg His alternate member: Cato Fagermo, Sales Manager, Crystal Fibre A/S, Birkerød Elected board member: Arne Dan Kjærulff, Service Technician, Nilfisk-Advance A/S, Brøndby His alternate member: Jan Jensen, Service Technician, Nilfisk-Advance A/S, Brøndby Re-elected board member: Jørgen Bjergskov Nielsen, Electrician, NKT Cables A/S, Asnæs His alternate member: Niels-Henrik Dreesen, Production Manager, NKT Cables A/S, Asnæs The board members, who have been elected for the coming four-year period, join the Board of Directors on 6 April 2006 at the NKT Holding A/S Annual General Meeting 2006. March 31st, 2006  - Personnel Buffalo New York - Raymond Mercer appointed vice president/general manager of Outokumpu Copper Buffalo operation Outokumpu Copper Buffalo announced Thursday that Raymond Mercer has been appointed vice president/general manager of its local operation. Mercer started at the at manufacturer of fabricated copper products as an electrical project engineer Most recently worked as vice president of global operations for connector strip products. The Grand Island resident is a graduate of Buffalo State College with an MBA from the University at Buffalo. March 28th, 2006  - Personnel Amsterdam - Draka Supervisory Board Chairman dies suddenly The Supervisory Board and Board of Management of Draka Holding N.V. announced Monday the sudden death on March 25th, 2006 of Mr. F.H. Fentener van Vlissingen, Chairman of the Supervisory Board and one of the founders of the company. Mr. Fentener van Vlissingen guided Draka from its start in 1985 and was very actively involved in its further development. The Company is highly indebted to Mr. Fentener van Vlissingen for his total commitment during this long period. Our deep sympathy is with A.M. Fentener van Vlissingen, member of Draka’s Supervisory Board, and the family whom we wish a lot of strength to overcome this unexpected loss. The present Deputy Chairman Mr. F.W. Frohlich will succeed Mr. Fentener van Vlissingen as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Mrs. Fentener van Vlissingen will take the position of Deputy Chairman. the Supervisory Board said. March 23rd, 2006  - Personnel Chicago Illinois - Schorsch to chair American Iron & Steel Institute Lou Schorsch, president and chief executive officer of Mittal Steel USA, will become chairman of the American Iron and Steel Institute April 1, PR Newswire reported Tuesday. The board of directors of AISI, the trade organization of North American steelmakers, chose Schorsch to succeed John Surma, president and CEO of U.S. Steel Corp. Mittal Steel USA, with its affiliates, is the largest steel producer in North America and the largest integrated steel producer in the United States. It is a division of Mittal Steel Co. "AISI is committed to the development of a sustainable North American steel industry, one built on strong financial performance, environmental solutions and progressive social contributions," said Andrew Sharkey, president and CEO of AISI. "Lou brings excellent leadership skills to this effort as a revitalized industry seeks to expand markets for North American steel and increase the North American share of the steel market." See Extended Story.. March 17th, 2006  - Personnel New Holland Pennsylvania - Berk-Tek's St. Cyr receives distinguished career award The Wire and Cable Manufacturers Alliance Inc. (WCMA) has named Kevin St. Cyr, president of Berk-Tek as one of the recipients of the 2006 Charles D. Scott Distinguished Career awards. The award recognizes industry professionals who have a minimum of 25 years in the wire and cable industry and who have made significant commercial or technical contributions during that time. St. Cyr joined Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, in 1996 as senior vice president of marketing and sales. He was named president in 1999 and in 2003, his responsibilities increased to include global product management of high-speed data communications (LAN) cable solutions. Prior to joining the firm, he was vice president of marketing for Champlain Cable Corp., a U.S. subsidiary of Swiss-based Huber+Suhner AG, for seven years. Before that, St. Cyr held various technical, sales, and marketing management positions for nearly 10 years at General Electric's Plastics Group. The Wire & Cable Clubs of America established the award in 1985 in memory of Charles Scott, founder and president of Northeast Wire. The WCMA, which was formed last year as its successor organization, currently has 60 corporate members with over 185 company representatives. March 11th, 2006  - Personnel Paris France - Jean-Claude Nicolas appointed Corporate Vice President Communications of Nexans Nexans, a worldwide leader in the cable industry, announced Friday the appointment of Jean-Claude Nicolas as Corporate Vice President Communications within the Human Resources and Communication Department, effective first March 2006. Jean-Claude Nicolas is joining from Airbus.After graduating from the Rouen University in Law and Economic Sciences in 1974 and from the Political Science Institute of Paris in 1977 (applied post-graduate diploma), he started his professional carrier with the PSA Peugeot Citroen automotive Group where he held a series of different responsibilities within the Communications Department, ending as deputy vice president and press relations. Jean-Claude Nicolas joined Snecma in 1990 as Vice President Corporate Communications. In 1995, he joined the French automotive manufacturers’ federation as Vice President Communications. In 1997, he moved to Pechiney as head of communications. He joined Airbus in 2004 as Senior Vice President Communications. Jean-Claude Nicolas is married and has two children. March 4th, 2006  - Personnel McKinney Texas - Mr. Rego co-founder of Encore Wire steps down as Chairman. Encore Wire Corporation announced today that its co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Vincent A. Rego will step down in May 2006. Mr Rego, age 81, is recovering from a stroke he suffered in May 2005. Mr. Rego will remain as a director of the Company until its annual meeting of stockholders in May 2006, but will not stand for re-election at the meeting. Daniel L. Jones, President and CEO of Encore Wire, stated, "We wish to recognize Mr. Rego's extraordinary contributions to our Company which he co-founded in 1989 and to the predecessor wire and cable companies he founded and managed since the 1960s. His contributions to our company over the years and his strategic vision and innovation have been invaluable in building Encore Wire into one of the nation's premier manufacturers of electrical wire and cable products. " February 25th, 2006  - Personnel Brussels Belgium - Umicore appoints new CFO Umicore is pleased to announce that Martine Verluyten will join the company on 1 June as Chief Financial Officer. Martine Verluyten is currently CFO of Mobistar, a listed Belgian mobile phone operator. Martine Verluyten joined Mobistar in 2000. Previously, she held international controlling positions at Raychem, both in Europe and the United States. Martine Verluyten is taking over as CFO of Umicore from Marc Grynberg. He will succeed Martin Hess as Executive Vice President in charge of Umicore’s Automotive Catalyst division. Martin Hess in turn will take over as Executive Vice President for the Zinc Specialties business and will also oversee Umicore’s Corporate Development effort. Thomas Leysen, CEO of Umicore commented: “I am pleased that with these changes we can entrust two highly successful Umicore executives with a new assignment. Both Marc Grynberg and Martin Hess have been extremely effective in their current job over the last 6 years, and are now looking forward to a new career challenge. We were very fortunate to be able to attract Martine Verluyten as our new CFO. Martine has been a very respected CFO of Mobistar, one of Belgium’s most successful publicly listed companies in recent years. She will also bring to Umicore her previous experience within an international high tech manufacturing company”. February 2nd, 2006  - Personnel Foothill Ranch California - Thomas Gannon returns to Kaiser Aluminum as VP of Marketing, Aerospace and Distribution Products Kaiser Aluminum Wednesday announced the return of Thomas P. Gannon to the company as vice president of Marketing, Aerospace and Distribution Products. Gannon worked previously with Kaiser Aluminum from 1977 to 1999. "Tom brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to the commercial team at Kaiser Aluminum," said Keith Harvey, vice president, Sales & Marketing, Aerospace & Distribution. "His addition will make our organization stronger as we pursue new growth opportunities and solidify our position in the marketplace." Based out of Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Gannon will report to Mr. Harvey and help lead the commercial efforts in the marketing of Kaiser Aluminum's sheet & plate, rod, bar, tube and soft alloy extrusion products globally. January 23rd, 2006  - Personnel Chicago Illinois - Mittal Steel US reorganizes Eastern & Western USA operations Mr John Mang, who has served as executive VP of the Western Region for Mittal Steel USA, has resigned from the company and leaves his post today. Mittal Steel has not given any explanation for Mr Mang's departure, except to say he "will be taking some well-earned time off and is considering a very broad range of career options." Mittal Steel US is changing its organizational structure to have one person overseeing both the Eastern and Western regions and Mr William Brake Jr will assume the new position as VP operations. Mr Brake has served as executive VP of the company's Eastern Region since April, when Mittal Steel purchased International Steel Group Inc. "Bill’s appointment to this new position also reflects a change in our organization structure," said Mittal Steel US CEO Mr Lou Schorsch in an internal memo distributed Thursday. "I am confident that this integration of all operations under a single individual will be a very positive step for our company." Mr Paul Gipson, president of USW Local 6787 at Mittal's Burns Harbor plant, also said that Mr Mang's leaving comes without warning. "Mittal Steel is losing a valuable asset," he said. "We'll miss him as a person. He brought a different climate to the industry. He understands what the union's about. He understood us and respected us." January 17th, 2006  - Personnel Sao Paulo Brazil - Gerdau Ameristeel announces leadership changes Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation announced that after three years with Gerdau Ameristeel, Mr Andre Johannpeter, currently COO of Gerdau Ameristeel, will return to the Gerdau Group Corporate Office in Porto Alegre, Brazil in the second quarter of 2006 as executive VP for Gerdau Group, where he will hold global responsibility for leading the Gerdau Group's processes of sales and marketing, raw materials, procurement and logistics, human resources and organizational development. Mr. Johannpeter will remain on the Gerdau Ameristeel Board of Directors. Mr Paulo Vasconcellos, currently VP of Northeastern Mill Operations for Gerdau Ameristeel, will relocate to the Gerdau Group Sao Paulo Office in Brazil as executive VP and will hold global responsibility for the specialty steel business unit for the Gerdau Group. Mr Michael Mueller, currently VP of the southeastern steel mill operations will become VP of all North American steel mill operations for Gerdau Ameristeel. See Extended Story.. January 12th, 2006  - Personnel Maillefer opens a customer service office in North America - Ecublens, Switzerland Effective January 1, 2006, Maillefer opened a new customer service office in North America. Customers from the USA and Canada immediately gain access to the full range of Maillefer parts & services. Sharon Nathaniel, formerly of Cable and Tubing Solutions, is named Customer Service Manager. From her desk in Ontario, Canada, she will handle customer contacts, sales and follow-up for parts & services. She is assisted by service engineer Jon Williams in Tennessee. He will respond from the helpdesk and provide assistance out in the field. Services include trouble-shooting, maintenance, training, commissioning and technical audits. The North American agent, CTS, continues to represent Maillefer. Brett Hamner, CTS president, will focus his efforts on the sales and promotion of wire & cable manufacturing solutions. Future requests for parts and services are to be addressed to Maillefer’s Ms. Nathaniel. Phone +1 905 335 8676 Fax: +1 905 335 8994 Cell +1 416 505 4850 or sharon@mailleferusa.com For further details please contact Manuel Felder, Sales & Marketing Phone +41 21 694 4111 Fax +41 21 691 2143 or e-mail info@maillefer.net to visit the company web site use this link http://www.mailleferextrusion.com/ To visit the web site of Maillefer USA use this link http://www.mailleferusa.com/ January 11th, 2006  - Personnel New Holland Pennsylvania - Berk-Tek appoints Jim Frey as copper products manager Copper and fiber optic cabling technology and solutions leader Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, announced Tuesday the appointment of Jim Frey to Copper Product Manager. In this role, Frey will be responsible for managing all of Berk-Tek copper LAN cable products, including the LANmark10G Augmented Category 6 cables which are part of the industry-leading LANmark series of high performance UTP cables. In addition, Frey will represent the North American copper LAN product business on the global LAN Operational Product Management (OPM) team within Nexans, the worldwide leader in Cables and Cabling Systems. "Jim's experience as a product manager, as well as his unique perspective on our industry will be an asset to Berk-Tek" said Todd Harpel, RCDD, director of marketing at Berk-Tek. Frey brings more then seven years of product management experience to this position. He was previously employed by FCI/Berg Electronics, where he managed cable assembly products for telecom equipment manufacturers. He will work out of the company headquarters and UTP manufacturing facility in New Holland, PA. He can be reached as follows: Office: 717-351-9349 Cell: 717-682-8424 Fax: 717-354-7944 E-mail: jim.frey@nexans.com Jim Frey November 28th, 2005  - Personnel Pawcatuck, Connecticut - Robert Armstrong joins Davis-Standard, LLC Charles E. Buckley, president and CEO of Davis-Standard, LLC, announced today that Robert Armstrong has joined the company as vice president and corporate controller. An industry veteran, Armstrong has more than 35 years of senior level public and private financial experience. He most recently served as CFO for Metalor Technologies, USA, and was CFO and corporate controller for John Brown Plastics Machinery. His new job responsibilities include financial reporting and control, treasury and information systems. Armstrong holds a degree from Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I., and is a certified public accountant. An active person, he has competed in 21 marathons and two Ironman triathlons. November 15th, 2005  - Personnel Kongens Lyngby Denmark - Borealis appoints new Vice President Wire & Cable Borealis has announced the appointment of Hans Christian Ambjerg in the position of Vice President Wire & Cable, effective November 1st, 2005. He will be based in Mechelen, Belgium. Hans Christian holds a Master of Science degree in chemical engineering from the Danish Technical University of Copenhagen and an Executive MBA from the Scandinavian International Management Institute. He brings with him 15 years of commercial experience throughout different companies in the US and Denmark. His latest position was Group Vice President, Business Development at Chr. Hansen, Denmark. “We are very pleased to welcome Hans Christian Ambjerg to our company,” said David Rolph, Executive Vice President Polyolefins. “His appointment will strengthen our commitment to the wire & cable business worldwide.” In taking up his new responsibilities, Hans Christian commented: “Borealis delivers innovative plastics solutions to wire & cable manufacturers that are driven by their needs and give real value to the value chain. I look forward to work in this challenging environment together with a very experienced, professional team.” Borealis is a major worldwide supplier to the wire & cable industry where it has 40 years of experience in providing high quality polyolefin compounds to customers in this exacting market. October 27th, 2005  - Personnel Seguin Texas - Commercial Metals names new president, CEO of steel group Commercial Metals Co. has named Russell B. Rinn president and CEO of its CMC steel Group a manufacturer of weld mesh and rebar. The appointment is effective Jan. 26, 2006. Rinn, currently chief operating officer of CMC Steel Group, a subsidiary of Irving-based Commercial Metals, replaces Clyde P. Selig. Selig will become an adviser to the chairman, and continue to be active with the company. Rinn has been COO of the CMC Steel Group for two years. He joined the company in 1978 and has held a variety of operating and management positions with the company's steel mills and rebar fabricating business segments. October 22nd, 2005  - Personnel Houston Texas - Accent Wire hires West Coast Sales rep. Houston-based Accent Wire has recently hired Gregg Weeks as West Cost sales representative. He will be responsible for selling and servicing independent recyclers and national accounts and for training end users on the Accent 470 wire tier system. Weeks has 17 years of sales, service and management experience in the recycling industry. Beginning in 1988, he joined U.S. Steel Supply as warehouse supervisor, moving to a position as technical representative selling wire and servicing wire tiers for end users and OEMs within a year. In 1997, Weeks became Western sales manager for LPWT, managing accounts, production operations and training on wire tier systems. Accent Wire provides baling wire and wire tier solutions to the recycling industry, including all types of baling wire, the Accent 470 wire tier system and wire tier parts and service. Gregg Weeks October 20th, 2005  - Personnel Parsippany New Jersey - GenTek Inc. announces changes in senior management. GenTek Inc. announced Wednesday two changes in its senior leadership team. Andrew P. Hines has been appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of GenTek Inc., effective immediately. Since June 2000, Mr. Hines, 65, has been a principal of Hines and Associates, a strategic and financial consulting firm. During 2004 and 2005, Mr. Hines provided financial consulting services to GenTek. Matthew M. Walsh, formerly Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company will be departing the company later this year The company also announced the appointment of Maximo M. Vargas as Vice President and General Manager of GenTek's Noma Wire Harness business. See Extended Story.. October 5th, 2005  - Personnel Hartselle, Alabama - Mr. Randy Lusk has been appointed general manager of Sonoco wire and cable reels division. Sonoco has named Mr. Randy Lusk general manager of the company’s wire and cable reels division. He replaces Jeff Stafford, who was named division vice president of its protective packaging division. See earlier announcement September 19 September 28th, 2005  - Personnel St Louis Missouri - Belden CDT Inc gets new man at the helm Belden CDT Inc. announced today that John S. Stroup has been appointed president, CEO and director effective October 31, 2005. He replaces C. Baker Cunningham who announced in May his decision to retire. Mr. Stroup, who is 39, joins Belden CDT from Danaher Corporation where he presently serves as group executive of Danaher Motion, a $1.1 billion revenue business engaged in the development and application of precision motor control solutions targeted at the medical, factory automation, aerospace, defense, and transportation markets, a post to which he was named in 2003. He joined Danaher in 2000 as vice president, business development for Danaher's Motion Group. In 2001, he was appointed president of the Kollmorgen Industrial and Commercial Division, and, shortly thereafter, was named president of General Purpose Systems, the largest segment within the motion platform. See Extended Story.. September 19th, 2005  - Personnel Hartsville South Carolina - Jeffrey J. Stafford new V.P Sonoco's Protective Packaging division Jeffrey J. Stafford, general manager of Sonoco's Wire and Cable Reels business, headquartered in Hartselle, Ala., has been named division vice president and general manager of Sonoco's Protective Packaging division, Nashville, Tenn., effective October 1, 2005, it was announced by Jim C. Bowen, senior vice president. Stafford replaces Charles W. Coker, Jr., who was previously named division vice president and general manager - Flexible Packaging. Stafford's replacement at the Wire and Cable Reels division has not yet been announced. Additional information about the Company is available at http://www.sonoco.com. See Extended Story.. September 8th, 2005  - Personnel Stockholm - New Division Manager of Garphyttan Wire as of January 1, 2006 Ulf Melin, at present Country Manager of Sandvik's subsidiary in Spain, has been appointed Division Manager of Garphyttan Wire as well as President of Haldex Garphyttan AB as of January 1, 2006. Ulf Melin has previously been employed by Haldex Garphyttan AB for 10 years, a.o. as Business Area Manager, up to 1996 when he moved to Japan to work for Sandvik as Sales Manager for the Steel Division. In addition to his present position as Country Manager for Spain and Portugal, he has also been Sales Manager for Sandvik's wire products in Europe, as well as responsible for Sandvik's production unit for stainless wire in Barcelona. After 20 successful years as Division Manager of Garphyttan Wire, Mats Kalvemark leaves this position at his own request and take up the position as Senior Corporate Advisor to Haldex Group Management. August 23rd, 2005  - Personnel Schaffhausen, Switzerland - Departure of the President of Nextrom (USA) Inc. Mickey Reynolds, President of Nextrom (USA), Inc., will leave Nextrom effective September 30, 2005 to pursue new professional challenges. Mr. Reynolds will continue as a member of the Board of Directors for Nextrom (USA), Inc. into 2006. Mr. Reynolds entered the company in 2001 as Vice President, Optical Fiber Equipment and in 2003 he became President of Nextrom (USA), Inc. He became a member of the Nextrom Management Team in 2002. Mr. Reynolds managed Nextrom’s Optical Fiber equipment business through the dramatic industry downturn while introducing a number of new fiber equipment products. He also worked as Executive VP for Business Development, coordinating acquisition of technology and assets from Bular LLC in June 2004 for soot preform equipment and supporting Nextrom’s Photonics business. Nextrom Holding SA, Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is the world's premier supplier of manufacturing solutions and services to the Fiber Optic industry. Nextrom also offers manufacturing services to industries globally. The company is listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX) in Zürich. For further information on the company, please visit the Nextrom web site http://www.nextrom.com For further information, please contact Mr. Georg Knill, CEO Tel: +43 664 4554 920 June 3rd, 2005  - Personnel Schaffhausen, Switzerland - Joachim Frick leaves Nextrom's board. Nextrom said in a press release Thursday that Joachim Frick had resigned from the Board of Directors of Nextrom Holding SA, after the acquisition of the majority of its shares by Knill Beteiligungs GmbH has been completed. Joachim Frick had, on behalf of Knill Beteiligungs GmbH, joined the Board in the course of the acquisition process. Mr. Jouni Heinonen and Mr. Georg Knill will continue as the sole Board members, in accordance with an exception granted to the company by the Swiss commercial registry regarding nationality and residence requirements. May 23rd, 2005  - Personnel St Louis Missouri - Belden CEO C. Baker Cunningham to retire while performance strong Wire and cable maker Belden CDT Inc. announced last week that, given the company's strong performance, President and CEO C. Baker Cunningham has decided to retire sooner than planned. Cunningham had originally planned to retire in 2006 at the age of 65. The company said that a formal retirement data has not been set. "It has been my intention to retire at age 65, and the company's solid performance, success with the integration process and strong outlook make it possible for me to retire sooner than I had planned," said Cunningham in a statement. Belden has hired Crist Associates of Chicago to begin the search for a new CEO. Cunningham said he will remain with the company during the transition period. May 20th, 2005  - Personnel Mc Kinney, Texas - Encore Wire Chairman/CEO suffers stroke; Interim CEO announced Encore Wire Corporation reported today that its Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Vincent A. Rego, suffered a stroke on May 9, 2005. Mr. Rego is currently hospitalized and undergoing treatment in a Dallas hospital. The Company's President and Chief Operating Officer, Daniel L. Jones, has assumed the additional responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer of Encore Wire on an interim basis. May 18th, 2005  - Personnel St. Louis - Retirement coming sooner for Belden CEO Wire and cable maker Belden CDT Inc. has announced given the company's strong performance, President and CEO C. Baker Cunningham has decided to retire sooner than planned. Cunningham had originally planned to retire in 2006 at the age of 65. The company said that a formal retirement data has not been set. "It has been my intention to retire at age 65, and the company's solid performance, success with the integration process and strong outlook make it possible for me to retire sooner than I had planned," said Cunningham in a statement. Belden has hired Crist Associates of Chicago to begin the search for a new CEO. Cunningham said he will remain with the company during the transition period. Belden CDT resulted from last year's merger of Belden Inc. and Cable Design Technologies Corp. Bryan C. Cressey, Belden CDT chairman, said he will remain in his current position. May 3rd, 2005  - Personnel St Louis Missouri - Rodney Kent named CEO of International Wire Group Inc. International Wire Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ITWG), a leading manufacturer and marketer of wire products, announced today that Rodney Kent, the company's President and COO, has been named CEO effective June 1, 2005. Mr. Kent has held his current position since May 2000 and has served in various executive capacities with the company since 1974. Mr. Kent replaces Joseph Fiamingo, who has resigned as CEO effective May 31, 2005, in order to pursue personal interests. Mr. Fiamingo will continue with the company to assist with the transition through September 2005. "This is very bitter sweet for the company. Joe has provided strong leadership and has been a guiding light through one of the most difficult times for our company," stated Mark Holdsworth, Chairman of International Wire Group, Inc. "We would like to thank Joe for his dedication to the company and wish him the very best in his new ventures." "We are extremely fortunate that Mr. Kent, one of our most senior executives, has stepped up to serve as CEO of the company," added Holdsworth. "The Board felt that continuity and a strong sense of stewardship were critical to leading the company through the continued challenges facing the industry. Rod has the skills, relationships and drive to develop and execute a business plan to maximize shareholder value. In particular, Rod has served as the head of our largest and most profitable division (Bare Wire Division) for over 10 years and has provided it with the leadership and operational skills to grow both in revenues and margins." April 13th, 2005  - Personnel Schaffhausen Switzerland - Georg Knill takes over helm of Nextrom The Board of Directors appointed Georg Knill Monday as CEO of Nextrom Group, with immediate effect. Georg Knill is the owner and president of the Knill Gruppe, together with his brother Christian, since July 2002. As such, he coordinates all activities in the Cable- and Wire- division of the Group, its strategy and expansion. Before 2002, Georg Knill was responsible for special projects in the machining part of the group and was Managing Director of Rosendahl Maschinen GmbH. Since 1993, Georg Knill is working in the company group. He made an intensive trainee program from the workshop, to design engineer to project manager to management assistant in various group companies and spent several months in each company, in Austria, Germany, Great Britain, France and Switzerland. He graduated in 1992 and holds a degree in mechanical engineering. Georg Knill was born on 2 January 1973, he is married and lives in St. Ruprecht, Austria. For information about the company please contact Mr. Georg Knill, CEO Tel: +43 664 4554 920 or visit the nextrom web site http://www.nextrom.com/ March 31st, 2005  - Personnel Toronto - Milton Harris founder, chairman and CEO of Harris Steel Group dies. Harris Steel Group Inc. announced Tuesday that its founder, Chairman and CEO, Mr. Milton E. Harris, O.C., died Saturday, March 26. Mr. Harris was 77 years old, and was recently diagnosed with cancer. The funeral will be held today at Benjamin's Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. West, Toronto, at 1pm. Effective March 28, 2005, Mr. John Harris has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. John Harris has been with Harris Steel Group since 1974. He has been President of the reinforcing products division since 1985 and President and Chief Operating Officer of Harris Steel Group since 1994. Harris Steel Group, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the fabrication and placing of concrete reinforcing steel; the production and marketing of epoxy-coated reinforcing steel; the design and installation of concrete post-tensioning systems; the manufacture and distribution of wire and wire products, welded wire mesh and cold finished bar; and the manufacture and distribution of heavy industrial steel grating, aluminum grating and expanded metal. March 17th, 2005  - Personnel Richmond Virginia - Osborn picks former Belden manager to run Richmond facility. Osborn International, the Cleveland-based manufacturer and distributor of industrial steel wire brushes, has rounded out the top management positions at its Richmond location. Kellon Robinson, a lifelong Richmond resident and a former manager at Belden Wire and Cable in Richmond, is now plant manager at the Richmond location. Osborn began setting up shop in the Midwest Industrial Park last year and has added 80,000 square feet to an existing 160,000-square-foot building in the Richmond industrial park. Osborn now employs about 65 hourly and 19 salaried employees. Osborn operates in 12 countries on four continents and supports sales in 90 countries. The Richmond site produces 70 percent of all Osborn power brush products.

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