Press Release


Stork Cellramic Appoints Daniel Ruiter as General Manager

Milwaukee, WI - March 14, 2007 - Daniel Ruiter, former Technical Director for Stork Fokker Aerospace in the Netherlands, accepted a position with Stork Materials Technology and began work February 1, 2008 as General Manager for Stork Cellramic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Ruiter's experience includes business, operational, and project management for industries that include oil and gas, petrochemical, primary metals, manufacturing, and aerospace. He holds a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering and has also earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the double-degree program offered by Krannert School of Management, Purdue University, and the European School of Management (ESCP-EAP) in Paris.

Regional Manager Frank van den Berge said, "We are pleased to welcome Daniel Ruiter to our organization. He has an impressive history with Stork and his experience will strengthen our organization and drive Stork Cellramic forward."

Ruiter said, "After working in various business units of Stork, I'm finding Stork Cellramic an outstanding company to work for, with quality products and a great and experienced staff. It is both an honor and a pleasure to join them and serve our customers."

Stork Cellramic, Inc. (a member of the Stork Materials Group of companies) is a high-tech company specializing in the application and finishing of Thermally Sprayed coatings for industrial applications such as printing, converting, gas turbine, food processing and packaging. In addition, Stork Cellramic is a leading manufacturer of anilox rolls, and specializes in the resurfacing of worn anilox, idler and water rolls, and the application of Engineered Coatings for industrial components. For more information, please visit the Stork Cellramic website at www.storkcellramic.com.