 William (Bill) Carson |
Weidmuller (Richmond, VA), a supplier of electrical connection technology such as terminal blocks, PCB terminals and connectors, relay sockets and plugs, and power supplies, announced recently the appointment of William (Bill) Carson as marketing manager, North America, for PCB products. Carson will be based in Weidmuller’s North American headquarters in Richmond, VA.
 Brian Ascher |
Knight Electronics (Dallas, TX), a supplier of test sets, fans, power cords, OEM components, and other electronic products, has recently named Brian Ascher manager of special projects. In this position, Ascher will facilitate supply-chain initiatives, including management of component and manufacturing partners in Asia.
Polytec (Tustin, CA), a provider of light-based measurement systems, has recently hired Jim Nieters as the Midwest regional sales manager for their new regional office in Detroit, MI. The additional office was established to better serve Polytec customers in MI, OH, IN, and Ontario, Canada, and to specifically address the needs of the automotive industry in the region.
 Kristian Story |
Enthone (West Haven, CT), a business of Cookson Electronics, a supplier of high-performance specialty chemicals and coatings used in the electronics and surface-finishing industries, announced recently the appointment of Kristian Story as the new key account manager for microelectronics. Story will be responsible for key account management and technical marketing for major semiconductor and microelectronics accounts in the Americas.
 Jeff Shafer and Susan Fischer |
Newark InOne (Chicago, IL), a subsidiary of Premier Farnell plc (Independence, OH), a global distributor of electronic components and test equipment in North America, announced recently two senior-level appointments: Jeff Shafer, senior vice president, products, and Susan Fischer, senior vice president, marketing and e-commerce. Both newly created positions report to Paul Tallentire, president of Newark InOne.
IMS Connector Systems (Löffingen, Germany), a developer and manufacturer of RF connectors and cable assemblies, components and antennas for mobile devices and SMBA (FAKRA) connectors for in-car communication, announced recently it has increased its worldwide sales and distribution network and will enlist Milcon Oy (Kangasala, Finland) as a new distribution partner. Milcon Oy is specialized in importing and reselling of electromechanical components as well as procuring items from subcontractors. Milcon Oy will add the complete IMS Connector Systems product range to their portfolio.
ERNI Electronics (Santa Cruz, CA), a global manufacturer and worldwide supplier of a broad line of interconnects for the telecommunications, data communications, computer, industrial, and medical markets, announced recently the appointment of Jerry Shaw as regional sales director for China to enhance localized strategy and support. He reports to Dr. Chris Bruhwiler, president and CEO of ERNI Asia.
