Expansions, partnerships, anniversaries, & appointments

Kays Engineering Inc. celebrated its 40th anniversary in December 2020. Founded Dec. 1, 1980, in Marshall, Missouri, as a small welding and repair shop, Kays Engineering is now the original equipment manufacturer of DeHoff, Eldorado, and TechniDrill gundrilling machines, serving customers in a range of industries. http://www.kays-dehoff.com

Gerald Vogt, previously responsible for the global business of Stäubli’s Robotics Division, assumed the role as Stäubli’s chief executive officer Jan. 1, 2021, replacing retired CEO Rolf Strebel. Vogt will manage introduction and implementation of the new business strategy until 2030. Christophe Coulongeat has taken responsibility for Stäubli’s Robotics Division. https://www.staubli.com

Michael Ross has joined JR Machine, a contract manufacturer of complex machined parts, as regional vice president of sales. Ross will be responsible for bringing JR Machine’s expertise in precision manufacturing to manufacturers along the West Coast and throughout the United States. https://www.jrmachine.com

GWS Tool Group officials have appointed Bryan Comyns to the position of business development specialist and Walter Lopez to application specialist. Comyns will be responsible for business development and customer support for channel partners and end users in North & South California along with Northern Mexico. Lopez will be responsible for business development and application support for channel partners and end users in North and South California along with Northern Mexico. https://www.gwstoolgroup.com