News from the March 2024 issue

SPIROL International Holding Corp.’s Board of Directors appointed Jeffrey F. Koehl as chairman. Koehl joined the company in 1997 and has been serving as chairman and CEO since 2010. Koehl succeeds his father, Hans H. Koehl, who passed away Nov. 30, 2023.

Koehl earned his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Brown University and his MBA from Boston College. He has more than 26 years’ experience at SPIROL and has held several leadership positions with the company. Under Koehl’s direction, SPIROL has grown, establishing numerous wholly-owned subsidiaries as well as acquiring Ford Aerospace in South Shields, England.
https://www.spirol.com

Lu Anne Green has been appointed COO at MicroCare. Green brings a wealth of experience and expertise with a career that spans multiple industries having brought quality and efficiency in manufacturing and operations.

Green’s background includes roles as COO at ELG Alloys, principal at a private wholesale food distributor, and senior vice president of global operations at ICU Medical. Her skill set includes Lean, Six Sigma, quality control, systems integration, profit & loss management, supply chain optimization, contract manufacturing, inventory reduction, global sourcing, logistics, and multi-site operations. Green earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Western New England University.
https://www.microcare.com

Lyndex-Nikken has expanded its sales team by welcoming Matt Mowell, regional sales representative for Georgia and Florida; Ken Hall, regional sales representative for Kentucky and Southeast Ohio; and Oen Mowell, regional sales associate for Georgia and Florida.

With more than 30 years in the machine tool industry, Matt re-joins Lyndex-Nikken with a background in sales, machine operation, service engineering, applications engineering, and machine tool apprenticeship.

Ken brings more than 30 years’ experience in manufacturing including a decade of extensive cutting tool experience and proficiency in sales and applications engineering that positions him to excel in process optimization. Ken has a manufacturing technology degree from Bluegrass Community Technical College in Lexington, Kentucky.

Oen started his career in the machine tool industry working for a tooling distributor. Mentored by the CEO with extensive industry expertise, Oen honed his knowledge in sales strategies, customer service, and machine tool solutions. Oen has an associate degree in business management from Lanier Technical College. https://www.lyndexnikken.com

Anja Taylor has joined CERATIZIT as the company’s new channel manager, working directly with distributors throughout the United States. Taylor brings 10 years of national and regional experience to the role, with previous channel manager and sales engineer positions in the tool manufacturing industry.

As channel manager, Taylor will use her background in business development, strategic account management, and technology implementation to shape, refine, and execute CERATIZIT’s U.S. distribution strategy.

Taylor earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in marketing from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. https://www.ceratizit.com

Tech Etch celebrates 60 Years

Marking its 60th anniversary, Tech Etch celebrates a tradition of inspiring, creating, and providing innovative solutions that enhance lives globally. During the past six decades, Tech Etch has evolved to meet the sophisticated demands of industries such as aerospace, alternative energy, electronics, medical, military/defense, and telecommunications.

In 2023, Tech Etch was honored as the Massachusetts Manufacturer of the Year and in 2022, it was honored as New England’s ESOP Association Company of the Year.

Tech Etch’s commitment extends to comprehensive environment, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. As an affiliate of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and a supporter of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), Tech Etch aligns its operations with global standards in human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. These initiatives underscore the company’s dedication to making a lasting, positive impact on the planet and its inhabitants.

“Our 60th anniversary is not just a celebration of our past achievements, but a reaffirmation of our ongoing commitment to our mission,” says President and CEO Richard Cammarano. “We’re proud to look back on our history of innovation and forward to a future of continued contribution to global enhancement through our solutions.”
https://www.techetch.com

Guill offers medical machining, fabricating, manufacturing services

As part of its new medical machining program, Guill offers 5-axis machining centers, high precision machining, and full wire EDM capabilities with a 0.008" hole popper. Guill machines super alloys and exotic metals to close tolerances.

Guill CNC milling machines offer resources needed to successfully fulfill the most challenging parts and tooling to keep equipment running efficiently and precisely. The precision of CNC turning is offered for quicker production that meets rigorous standards, regardless of part complexity. Guill multi-axis machines can produce various sizes, complex engineering, and geometric intricacies. Prototype machining and rapid manufacturing enable engineering to develop and innovate solutions with the ability to respond and modify parts. Super alloys and other materials are offered to benefit customers who need new solutions to remain competitive. Wire EDM eliminates the force put on part surfaces. This protects intricate and fragile tooling, as well as providing higher tolerances and accuracy plus superior surface finishes.

Machining capabilities range from small-hole machining, 0.008" in diameter, to machining material measuring up to 15" in all axes. https://www.guill.com