Press Release


Stork Cellramic Announces New Technical Manager

Milwaukee, WI - May 27, 2008 - David Hart will lead engineering and development work at the high-tech coatings company.

Stork Cellramic of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Hart as the new Technical Manager.

Hart has worked internationally for over 25 years in the field of engineering coatings and materials technology. His previous work includes positions with The NanoSteel Company, Wall Colmonoy Corporation, and Messer Eutectic Castolin, as well as other positions in technology and business development. Hart served as Technical Director / Manager for Eutectic in the U.S.A., Canada and Australia.

Hart holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration and a Graduate Diploma in Materials and Metallurgy. He is a member of the American Welding Society (AWS), a recent board member for the Thermal Spray Society (TSS), and a judge of technical papers for the International Thermal Spray Conference (ITSC). Hart also serves on the Industry Advisory Board for the University of Wisconsin.

Stork Cellramic General Manager Daniel Ruiter said, "David brings a great deal of experience in the industries and technologies that are important to our customers. He is a proven trainer, mentor, and manager, and will be able to provide knowledgeable support to his Stork Cellramic colleagues as well as our client base. We are excited to welcome him to the team."

As Technical Manager, Hart will be responsible for the development of new technologies and applications. He will lead engineering and development work and will work closely with customers, sales and production. He began work in the Milwaukee facility on Tuesday, May 27. Contact him at david.hart@stork.com.

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.