Mann McGowan, one of the pioneers in the passive fire protection industry for over forty years, is delighted to welcome Tim Foster to the position of Sales and Marketing Manager.
Tim brings UK and Export success in the fire stopping, plastic and rubber extrusion industries, and will work alongside Managing Director Jamie Scott, Technical Director Russell Smith and Commercial Manager Dave Boulton to further expand the company’s worldwide commercial and strategic partnerships.
Jamie Scott, Managing Director of Mann McGowan commented “I’m extremely pleased that Tim has joined our team and add further credibility to the organisation. Mann McGowan is growing in strength year on year and this is another commitment to the industry and our customers that we are here to offer our skills, knowledge and expertise to them and Tim enhances the company’s ability to deliver. I would like to take this opportunity to officially welcome Tim to the team and I wish him all the luck for the future.”
” It is an exciting time to be joining the team at Mann McGowan” said Tim. “I feel their experience and product range is second to none, and I have been very impressed with their response to the challenges and opportunities the construction industry faces during these unprecedented times. I look forward to contributing to its future success.”
Since 1977 Mann McGowan has been one of the principal pioneers in intumescent technology, designing, manufacturing, supplying and installing a comprehensive range of ground-breaking products including fire, smoke and acoustic door seals, glazing seals, ironmongery fire seals and the range of Pyrogrille Air Transfer Grills. Mann McGowan are UK distributors of the BASF Palusol® and BASF Wolman® range of intumescent products. For further information, please contact Tim Foster on +44 (0)783 3052920 or tim@mannmcgowan.co.uk
IDEX Corporation have announced the appointment of Lakecia N. Gunter to the company’s Board of Directors. The appointment of Ms. Gunter, effective immediately, increases the size of the board from 10 to 11 directors. She will serve on the board’s Compensation Committee.
Gunter currently serves as Vice President and General Manager of IoT (Internet of Things) Global and Strategic Engagement at Microsoft Corporation. She will bring a new level of technology and digital innovation expertise to the IDEX board.
“As we continue navigating further digitalisation of our product and service offerings, including the select strategic incorporation of IoT technology, we look forward to the experienced guidance Lakecia will provide,” IDEX Corporation Chief Executive Officer and President Eric D. Ashleman said. “Innovation is literally the first initial in our name and continuing on that path today increasingly involves the intersection of new digital technologies with our highly engineered industrial products.”
“Lakecia’s strong business acumen, leadership development skills, strategic insights and customer orientation will expand the breadth of our board’s expertise. She’s a welcome addition who I’m confident will help propel IDEX forward,” Ashleman said.
At Microsoft, Gunter is responsible for growing and scaling the company’s IoT business, from revenue growth to technical adoption and acceleration. Prior to joining Microsoft, she was Vice President of the Programmable Solutions Group and General Manager of Ecosystem Development and Operations at Intel Corporation. While at Intel, she served in several leadership roles, including Chief of Staff and Technical Assistant to the CEO.
“The perspectives Lakecia can bring about longer-term opportunities and challenges to IDEX businesses posed by technology-related trends will undoubtedly be a unique and valuable asset to our already experienced board,” said William M. Cook, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.
Gunter earned her bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the University of South Florida and her master’s degree in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and for iUrban Teen, a STEM-Arts education program. In addition, she is a member of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC). Gunter was named one of the “26 Most Powerful Female Engineers” in 2016 by Business Insider and, in 2015, she received the Society of Women Engineers’ Prism Award for demonstrating outstanding technology and community leadership.
Rosenbauer E-Technology GmbH have appointed two new Managing Directors: Markus Schachner and Michael Kaiser. Together, they succeed Michael Friedmann, who is leaving the company of his own volition to take on a new challenge. In the future, Schachner will be responsible for product development, quality, cooperation’s and supplier management for Rosenbauer E-Technology, while Kaiser will take over product management, marketing, sales policy and order processing at RED.
Dieter Siegel, CEO of Rosenbauer International AG, said, “I am very pleased that we have recruited two highly experienced managers in Markus Schachner and Michael Kaiser from within our own ranks for this important role in our Group.
“Following the successful global sales launch of the RT model series last September, the task is now to transition this product into series production without any obstacles. I would like to thank Michael Friedmann for his many years of excellent cooperation and for his commitment, and I wish him every success in his future career.”
Markus Schachner graduated in mechatronics from Johannes Kepler University in Linz. After holding various positions in the German automotive industry, he joined Rosenbauer International in 2012 as Head of Engineering Vehicles. He will continue in his current role as Head of Product Development. Michael Kaiser graduated in automotive engineering from FH Joanneum in Graz and has worked for Rosenbauer International since 2012. Following various management positions within the Group, he has held the role of Head of Project and Order Centers since 2018.
Pelican Products, Inc. has promoted Kevin Murphy to Vice President of Marketing for the U.S. Sales Division. In his new role, Murphy will oversee the U.S. Commercial, Government and Consumer marketing teams, as well as all branding and creative initiatives.
“For the past 19 years, Kevin’s work to bring the Pelican Products brand to life has inspired customers across the globe,” said Stephan Corti, Chief Commercial Officer for Pelican Products. “Because of his creativity, drive and marketing expertise, Pelican’s products are recognised as the best in the industry–offering superior quality, high-performance and rugged protection.”
During his time with Pelican, Murphy has managed all web content, advertising, collateral, videos, packaging and exhibits, as well as implementation of an information database, consumer relationship management system and lead management program. He also has led brand realignments for acquisitions and the Consumer marketing team’s transition to the U.S. Sales division, including defining a common voice to represent the brand across all platforms.
Murphy is a graduate of Burnley School of Arts in Seattle. Prior to joining Pelican Products, he worked in senior creative roles at well-respected advertising agencies including Foote, Cone & Belding and Dentsu, Young & Rubicam in Hong Kong. Awards from his advertising career include Print Regional Design, Communication Arts and the Art Directors Club of Los Angeles. Murphy also holds nine U.S. patents licensed to Disney, Rubbermaid and Fellowes.
Allegion plc a leading global security products and solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Tim Eckersley as Senior Vice President of Allegion International, reporting to David Petratis, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Allegion.
The newly formed business unit, Allegion International, will be created on Jan. 1, 2021, and is a consolidation of the current EMEA and Asia-Pacific operating segments. Eckersley is currently senior vice president of Allegion’s Americas region.
“This business unit is designed to drive speed and efficiency, simplify our operating segments and optimise our non-U.S. operations,” said Petratis. “Tim’s deep experience and leadership will help us accelerate momentum in electronics growth, software and seamless access, and further develop Allegion International flagship brands, like SimonsVoss, Interflex, CISA and Gainsborough.”
Tim Eckersley (Credit: Allegion plc)
The company will continue to report under the existing structure for the remainder of 2020 and begin reporting under the new structure in 2021. Additional financial information will be provided when the company reports fourth-quarter earnings.
At a later date, Allegion will name Eckersley’s successor as leader of the Americas region. In the interim, Petratis will lead the region in addition to his current role.
The company also announced that Lucia Veiga Moretti, senior vice president of Allegion’s EMEA region, will leave the company at the end of March 2021. Through that time, Moretti will work closely with Eckersley to ensure a smooth transition.
“Lucia played a key role in returning the EMEA region to profitability, leading the strategic acquisition of SimonsVoss, as well as the acquisitions of AXA and Trelock, which led to our Global Portable Security business unit,” said Petratis. “We are grateful for her contributions and wish her continued success.”
Eckersley is a veteran of both security and high-growth technology industries, and he has a wealth of experience in general management, sales, product portfolio management, major technology partnerships and strategy within the electronics and telecommunications industries. He received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Rosenbauer America have appointed Mark Fusco as Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
Fusco brings more than two decades of marketing and sales experience to Rosenbauer. Mark’s expertise includes channel development; go-to-market strategy; sales, inventory and operations planning (SIOP), precision technologies and data insight generation, amongst others areas.
“Rosenbauer is committed to providing innovative solutions for the fire industry,” said John Slawson, CEO of Rosenbauer America. “We are excited to have Mark join our team of dedicated employees.”
Fusco holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from The College of William & Mary, and a bachelor of science degree from West Virginia University. Mark will be located at Rosenbauer’s Sioux Falls, South Dakota campus.
“It is an honor to join one of the world’s leading manufacturers of firefighting technology and resources,” said Mark Fusco. “I’m thrilled to work with the valued customers, dealers and talented employees at Rosenbauer America.”
A man has been arrested after an unprovoked attack on a firefighter who was attending a flat fire in Thornton Heath, UK.
The 53-year-old man, who was arrested on the scene and remains in custody, struck the victim over the head.
London Fire Brigade Deputy Commissioner Richard Mills said: “This abhorrent and unprovoked attack on a firefighter is completely unacceptable, but during a global pandemic when all emergency services workers are going above and beyond to serve the public it is even more shocking.
“The firefighter was going into a building to fight a fire and potentially save lives and had it not been for his helmet, he would have sustained serious head injuries. Thankfully, he has been discharged from hospital.
“We take all attacks on our firefighters incredibly seriously and have already put our weight behind the Assaults on Emergency Workers Act which increased sentencing guidelines for such attacks and we will be working with the Metropolitan Police Service to assist with their investigation.”
Fire-Dex, a family-owned global PPE manufacturer for first responders, have announced the promotions of eight key associates: Lauren Burke DeVere, Taylor Burke Gilman, Todd Herring, Jenny Surovey, Amanda Yandell, Bart Brown, Ryan Holliday, and Michelle Guthrie.
The immense growth Fire-Dex has experienced continuously enables the company to invest in its internal resources. Owner and CEO Bill Burke, witnessed both daughters join the organisation in 2019, making it a family-owned and operated business.
The eldest daughter, Lauren Burke DeVere, immersed herself in her metro sales role and quickly earned her new title of Director of Metro Sales, while the youngest daughter, Taylor Burke Gilman, led the onboarding of two acquisitions in Milwaukee and Hudson granting her the promotion to Director of Gear Wash.
“Lauren has brought an aggressive approach that has tested the norms of the metro sales process in a way that is making us more successful,” said Steve Allison, President of Fire-Dex. “Taylor’s commitment to maintaining the existing backbone of our Gear Wash businesses while transitioning them into the Fire-Dex family has been seamless, and we expect high levels of performance from both sites in 2021. I look forward to what Lauren and Taylor will accomplish in the coming year.”
Allison restructured departments as he promoted Todd Herring to Vice President of Product Innovation and Strategy. Herring will be leading a newly formed group at Fire-Dex called Product Innovation and Strategy which will include Product Management, Design, Supply Chain, and Quality.
As the new Director of Marketing and the newest addition to the executive management team at Fire-Dex, Jenny Surovey will take the lead on all Fire-Dex marketing initiatives. Since joining the organisation in July 2015, Jenny has demonstrated exemplary skills as shown in the annual revenue of the company.
“Todd’s contributions to our culture, strategy, and overall success have been powerful, he has been one of my most trusted associates” states Allison. “Jenny has led to the transformation of the Fire-Dex Marketing team while becoming the best in our industry. I have no doubt she will continue to brilliantly represent Fire-Dex and shine as our Director of Marketing.”
Contributing to many marketing growth strategies on Surovey’s team is Amanda Yandell, who now holds the title of Brand & Events Manager. Since joining Fire-Dex in 2017, Amanda has frequently aided various successful marketing projects. “Amanda’s passion for Fire-Dex shines through in everything she does,” says Surovey. It has been amazing watching her grow, and I know she will continue to do incredible work in her new role.”
The sales team at Fire-Dex continues to display rapid growth with the recent addition of new associates and now the promotion of Bart Brown. Since joining the company as a Territory Sales Representative in 2019, Bart has shown immense dedication to each of his customers while continually building long-lasting relationships within his region. With his new title of Regional Sales Manager, Bart will now oversee AL, AR, MS, KY, and TN where he will continue to strengthen customer relationships and loyalty.
“Bart’s consistent work ethic, enthusiasm, and passion for serving his customers are just a few of the many exceptional characteristics that have driven Bart’s success,” states David Moore, Regional Zone Director. “His commitment to continuous improvement and leadership at Fire-Dex has earned him a well-deserved promotion.”
Two associates within Fire-Dex’s operations department also received promotions this year. Taking on the lead management responsibilities as the Operations Manager is Ryan Holliday, who joined the company back in 2011 and has become a critical player in the organisation’s success. Taking the lead on warehouse management and inventory control is Michelle Guthrie who started as a Production Associate in 2007 and has grown through the ranks now taking on the title of Warehouse Supervisor.
“Ryan brings an enthusiastic leadership approach anchored to high expectations with a philosophy for having great teamwork while Michelle’s commitment to continuously improve has been a key part of our success,” said John Karban, Vice President of Operations. “I am thrilled to announce each of their promotions.”
KME, a subsidiary of REV Group® and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus,have announced that Andrew (“Drew”) Baney has joined the company as Vice-President/General Manager.
With over 20 years in various operations leadership roles, Drew has vast experience with multiple plant campuses as well as with complex products. Most recently, Drew was with NETZSCH Premier Technologies and JLG Industries wherein he demonstrated building cultures focused on people and developing processes to have meaningful impact.
“We’re very excited to have Drew join our team at REV Fire Group,” stated Kent Tyler, President, REV Fire Group. “With a proven track record of leading positive change and driving sustainable results, we are confident that Drew will closely collaborate with the KME organisation, dealers, and customers to make a significant difference as we move forward.”
A Pennsylvania native, Drew earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Six Sigma Green Belt.
Bureau Veritas have announced that Lou DeLoreto has been appointed Vice President of Safety and Sustainabilty for their North American division.
Effective immediately, DeLoreto will be responsible for driving safety and sustainabilty efforts within the company for 7000 employees across North America.
DeLoreto will assume the responsibilities of shaping internal policies, organisational goals and objectives to assure Bureau Veritas meets the highest safety standards, social responsibility practices, and environmental policies.
“For us at Bureau Veritas, safety is paramount and the top priority for our company as we serve our clients, and communities. As a global authority in safety and sustainability, our clients rely on our high safety standards and the accuracy and integrity of our inspection, testing, and certification services,” said Natalia Shuman, EVP and CEO, Bureau Veritas, North America.
“We look forward to having Lou join our team, and step into the Vice President, Safety and Sustainability role to support our unparalleled commitment to ensure a culture of safety and sustainability at every level of our organisation.”
DeLoreto brings with him 24 years of safety leadership experience, and is an expert in high risk operations, construction, field service, supply chain and production environments
“I am excited about my new role as the safety and sustainability leader and look forward to supporting Bureau Veritas’ mission of shaping a world of trust,” said Lou DeLoreto, Vice President, Safety & Sustainability, Bureau Veritas, North America.
