Heat Treat Today offers News Chatter, a feature highlighting representative moves, transactions, and kudos from around the industry.
Personnel Chatter
- Al Behr has been promoted to be Executive Vice President at Nucor Corp. as Ladd Hall retires.
- Christian Schrade assumed the responsibilities of former Managing Director of Tenova LOI Thermprocess GmbH as Erik Míček retired from the company.
- Janet Nanni, PHR, SHRM-CP, was recently announced the new Director of Human Resources at Ipsen, after the May 6 retirement of longtime Ipsen HR Director Nancy Kolar.
- Joe Conyers joins the sales team at Graphite Metallizing Corp.
- Lilia Jasso is announced the new President of the ASM Mexico Chapter.
- Michael D'Ambrose is named Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Boeing, succeeding Wendy Livingston, effective July 6, 2020.
- Solar Atmospheres of Western PA (SAWPA) announced the addition of Melissa Gruszka to our team as Quality Manager.
Al Behr, Executive Vice President, Nucor Corp. 
Christian Schrade, Managing Director, with Torsten Koepchen, CFO, of Tenova LOI Thermprocess 
Janet Nanni, Director of Human Resources, Ipsen
Company Chatter
- Aerospace Testing & Pyrometry (ATP) is acquiring the assets and clients of AKA Calibrations starting June of 2020.
- McLaughlin Furnace Group is continuing to build their new building, upgrading both for doubled capacity and product expansion.
- MetalPro Resources, consisting of Jim Senne, Steve Maus and Bill Andreski, will assume the role of Sales Representative for the states of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky on behalf of Solar Manufacturing.
- Thermal Vac in California is building up its new location in Arizona, USA.
Kudos Chatter
- Bombardier officially closed the sale of the CRJ program to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd (“MHI”). This marks a turning point for Bombardier as it completes their exit from the Commercial Aviation market.
- Magnetic Specialties (MSI) announced the launch of their redesigned website, www.magspecinc.com.
Special Mention
On Tuesday, April 28th, 2020, Thermcraft Inc. lost its president and CEO, Mr. Thomas Morris Crafton, at 67. Tom was a dedicated and diligent leader and friend in his personal life and to those in the company.
In 1978, Tom and his wife, Nancy, moved to Winston-Salem where he joined his parents, Mr. Morris L. Crafton and his wife, Clara, at Thermcraft, founded by the couple in 1971. Tom was a successful businessman and was greatly admired by his colleagues, continually developing lasting bonds with those around him.
Tom became President & CEO of Thermcraft, Inc. and expanded the company internationally. In his time at Thermcraft, he has given presentations about small businesses in Washington DC and has relationships with companies throughout the US, Europe and Asia.
He created meaningful connections with customers and his employees, having both a witty sense of humor and always being quick with a comeback. During his daily presence at Thermcraft, Tom mentored, counseled and advised his employees, many of whom he considered his friends. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Heat Treat Today offers its condolences to the family of Mr. Thomas M. Crafton and the team at Thermcraft Inc.
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