TPT January 2016

Diary of Tube Events

Sunnen appoints new COO

2016

23-27 February METAV (Düsseldorf, Germany) International Exhibition www.metav.com

HONING technology leader Sunnen Products Company has appointed Chris Miltenberger (pictured) as president and COO, Matthew Sunnen Kreider, the company’s board chairman, has announced. “Chris brings

22-24 March FABTECH Canada (Toronto, Canada) International Exhibition www.fabtechcanada.com

a proven ability to identify and capitalise on the strengths of an enterprise, as well as the team members he leads,” said Mr Kreider. “We believe

4-8 April Tube Düsseldorf (Germany) International Exhibition www.tube.de

his progressive leadership style and demonstrated technical competence will strengthen Sunnen and be great assets in guiding the company to a successful future.” Mr Miltenberger brings Sunnen 25 years of experience in operations, management and business development for industrial  and  automotive manufacturing companies. Most recently, he was director of manufacturing and logistics – North American operations of PlayPower Inc. Prior to that, he held positions of increasing responsibility with NN, Inc, ATC Drivetrain, Zolo Technologies andDelphi. Mr Miltenberger holds a BSBA from Ball State University, an MBA from Michigan State University, and a BSMET from Purdue University. “Sunnen is a company with a great record of innovation in developing precision manufacturing technology that gives its customers competitive advantages,” said Mr Miltenberger. “The culture and history of the company are unique, its future is bright, and I look forward to helping Sunnen realise even greater success.” Sunnen is the world’s largest vertically integrated manufacturer of precision honing systems used in the manufacture of small engines, oilfield equipment, gears, fuel injectors, gun barrels, aerospace and hydraulic components. Sunnen employs more than 650 people at 12 worldwide facilities and holds dozens of technology patents.

11-14 May Lamiera (Bologna, Italy) International Exhibition www.lamiera.net

6-9 June Tube Russia (Moscow, Russia) International Exhibition www.metallurgy-tube-russia.com

26-29 September Tube China (Shanghai, China) International Exhibition www.tubechina.net

5-7 October Tube India (Mumbai, India) International Exhibition www.tube-india.com

25-27 October Indometal (Jakarta, Indonesia) International Exhibition www.indometal.net 25-29 October EuroBlech (Hanover, Germany) International Exhibition www.euroblech.com

Sunnen  – USA Website: www.sunnen.com

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