AMETEK SMP unveils series of new appointments

The Division includes Reading Alloys, Hamilton Precision Metals, Superior Tube, Fine Tubes, SMP Eighty Four and SMP Wallingford, all experts in their fields with a total of six manufacturing locations and a network of sales offices across the globe. As a world leader in the manufacture of high purity alloy powders and master alloys, precision metal tubes, strip and foil, SMP places a high premium on the recruitment and development of people who share its commitment to industry-leading customer service.

Matthew (Matt) Houston, Divisional Vice President, Operations | SMP: Joining SMP with a wealth of metals company experience, including the management of multiple facilities, Matt is responsible for all aspects of the Division’s global operations performance – safety, quality and delivery – and for the execution of defined improvement initiatives. Based in Lancaster, PA, he will be the divisional mentor for the implementation of Lean-Six Sigma tools to drive continuous improvement at all SMP locations. An important member of the Senior Leadership Team, Matt also will help ensure the alignment of the goals and initiatives of Sales, Operations, and Finance.

David Cawse, Operations Director | Fine Tubes: Reporting to Matt Houston is David Cawse, who was appointed as Operations Director at Fine Tubes. In line with an SMP-wide commitment to strengthening its operations function, David will focus his extensive leadership experience on enhancing Fine Tubes’ strong reputation for quality and customer service.

Jim Lampert, Plant Manager| SMP Wallingford: In his new role, Jim has overall responsibility for the management of all aspects of the SMP plant in Wallingford, CT, as part of the Division’s Leadership Team.

Casimir (Cas) Koshinski, Plant Manager | Hamilton Precision Metals: Cas oversees all operational activities at Hamilton’s Lancaster, PA, facility ensuring worker safety, compliance with environmental regulations, and the continuous improvement of all operations through lean initiatives and individual employee development.

Ryan Cicciu, Regional Sales Manager, New England | SMP: Ryan will identify and develop new customers and product applications for the Division’s tube, strip and powder products. Based out of Boston, he covers the New England region.

Andrew (Andy) Blankemeier, Regional Sales Manager | SMP: Andy will focus on the Division’s powder, tube and strip products for medical and industrial applications. Based out of Minneapolis, he will cover the North Central Region.

Navil Gada, Director Financial Planning & Analysis | SMP: Based at the Division’s Collegeville, PA, facility, Navil will provide vital support to the business decision-making process with financial consulting and strategic analysis to senior management. That includes the preparation of KPIs and other dashboard reporting; customer and product profitability analyses; the assessment of new commercial and capital expenditure opportunities; due diligence studies pertaining to acquisitions; and other projects requested by senior management.

Pierpaolo Pigliacelli, Regional Sales Manager, Western Europe | SMP: Based near Paris, Pierpaolo is responsible for sales and business development in France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Portugal, representing the SMP Division across the board. Fluent in Italian, French and English, with some Spanish, Pierpaolo joins SMP from Acal BFi where he worked as a Field Sales Engineer in its Metals division, focusing on niche applications, such as military, nuclear, medical, energy, chemical and aerospace.

Dan Riden, Continuous Improvement Manager | Fine Tubes: Dan’s role is focused on improving shop floor manufacturing activities and product quality. He works on delivering reliable and permanent solutions that improve process control and product yields, while reducing costs. Having previously worked at Fine Tubes as a Product and Process Improvement Engineer, Dan moved to Babcock in Devonport where he led a Business Improvement work stream.

Gwynnyth Henderson, HR Manager | SMP Wallingford: Gwynn joins AMETEK SMP with a wealth of experience gained during a long and successful HR career. Her skills and expertise helped lead a number of businesses achieve excellent results, including Cabela’s, Home Depot, Omni and Marriott Hotels.

Michael Zhu, Regional Sales Manager China | SMP: Working from the AMETEK Shanghai office, Michael is responsible for sales and business development across the SMP portfolio throughout China. Fluent in Mandarin and English, Michael’s previous positions include Sales Manager at H.C. Starck and Sales Engineer at Hoganas China.

Michael Marucci, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Powders: Michael is responsible for establishing the strategy, execution and implementation of all sales and marketing activities related to titanium master alloys, titanium powders, and water and gas atomized powders.

Caelin Middleman, HR Manager | SMP Eighty Four: In this new role, Caelin is responsible for adding new value to the business. In addition to executing all HR transactional processes, such as payroll, attendance management, HRIS management, performance management and new hire training, she will be an important member of the leadership team.

Lee Johns, Financial Controller | Fine Tubes: Leading the financial reporting process - actual, forecast and budget - Lee is responsible for ensuring that standard costs accurately reflect operational performance and that controls and policies are adhered to in order to maximise cost control. He also will provide customer and product profitability analyses.

Rahul Bhattacharya, Product and Applications Improvement Engineer | Fine Tubes: In this new role, Rahul is responsible for interfacing at an in-depth technical level both with customers and internally with the Operations, Planning, QA and Technical functions. He is primarily responsible for aerospace manufacturing activities and product quality, with a particular focus on applications for Airbus and Rolls-Royce.

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