Array Connector Corporation (www.arrayconnector.com -- Miami, FL), a producer of high-reliability, environmentally sealed mil-spec connectors for rugged, critical applications, recently appointed Ray Castry as North American Rail and Transportation Sales Manager.
In the newly created post, Castry will be devoted exclusively to serving the connector, cable assembly and harness needs of customers in the rail, mass transit, locomotive and freight markets. He will also market Array Connector’s zero halogen rail connector line that was recently approved by the New Jersey Transit Authority.
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Prior to joining Array, Castry spent the last several years heading up North American rail business development initiatives for a competitive global connector and cable harness solutions manufacturer. He also spent many years in sales roles of increasing responsibility in the rail and transportation electronics field.
“Ray understands firsthand the design and environmental challenges currently facing the rail industry, including the need for smaller, faster connectors with higher bandwidths and the need to shrink connectors to accommodate high-speed electronics for Positive Train Control (PTC) systems,” commented Jeff Clarke, Director of Sales and Marketing for Array Connector. “His insight will be invaluable in designing connectors that continue to meet the evolving requirements of this market.”
“I’m excited to join Array Connector because this is one of the most vertically integrated mil-spec connector manufacturers in the market,” said Castry. “This fact translates into a custom-design lead time that’s about half the industry average – a benefit that’s particularly valuable to rail customers.”
Array's quality system has earned the ISO 9001:2008 standard as well as the International Aerospace Quality Group’s (IAQG’s) AS9100 standard for the Aircraft, Space and Defense (AS&D) industry. The company also specializes in custom connector manufacturing. For more information, visit http://www.arrayconnector.com or call 1.800.585.9250.
