People, Places & Things

Precision Drive Systems (PDS), a global provider of precision motor spindles, support, and repair, announced Cory Davis has been made Manufacturing Engineer based in their North American headquarters. The Manufacturing Engineering Department leverages PDS’ existing industrial machining and automation experience to drive extraordinary manufacturing uptime and operational excellence.

Asahi/America, Inc., a leader in thermoplastic fluid flow technology, announced the following additions and promotions; Brian Zagrodny has joined their outside sales team as national sales manager for fabricated products based out of Connecticut; Shane McDaniel has been promoted to business develop manager team leader based out of Houston; Edwina Merin Johns was added as valve and actuation product manager to its technical service team based out of Asahi/America’s Lawrence, MA headquarters; and Jessica Chase was added to the technical field service team based in Austin.

Curbell Plastics, Inc., one of the nation’s top suppliers of plastic sheet, rod, tube, tapes, and fabricated parts, announced the appointment of Lou Brossard as Senior Outside Product Specialist - Films & Tapes, to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Graphic and Product Identification Manufacturers (GPI). With his industry expertise and commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences, Brossard is poised to make significant contributions to the association's growth and success.
Curbell also welcomed Johnny Perkins as Business Manager of the company’s Cleveland facility. He leads an accomplished sales and service team with decades of combined experience supporting industrial customers throughout the Cleveland and Columbus metropolitan areas as well as Northern Indiana.

Nylatech, Inc., manufacturers of cast nylon 6 and 6/12 as rod, sheet and tubular bar as well as finished and semifinished custom cast components, added Robert Johnson as Territory Manager. Johnson has over 20 years’ experience in manufacturing.