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LaserLinc names Andrew Reid as regional sales manager

chief revenue officer at LaserLinc. “With his manufacturing experience and knowledge of the region, coupled with our unique non-contact measurement offering, Andrew will reinforce our commitment to providing high-quality solutions and customer-focused service.” Mr Reid has in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing industry, particularly with companies specialising in high-specifi- cation, high-tolerance manufacturing. He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a BS in physics and a minor in professional sales, and previously

LaserLinc, a provider of open, scalable measurement and process control solutions, has appointed Andrew Reid as regional sales manager for the Northeastern USA, Quebec and the Canadian Maritime Provinces. Mr Reid will be responsible for creating new business opportunities and managing customer relationships in the region, which was previously managed by LaserLinc sales partner Tom Shoup. “Andrew is a valuable addition to our team and will play a key role as a regional sales manager,” said Stuart Manser,

Andrew Reid

worked for IGUS, a German bearing company, as a territory sales manager covering the New England area. LaserLinc www.laserlinc.com

Sonobond Ultrasonics president retires Janet Devine, president of Sonobond Ultrasonics, Inc, retired on 3 January 2023. General manager Manning Smith IV has taken over as president, and Ms Devine will continue in a technical advisory position during a transition period. advanced power supply technologies through the welding division’s global service contacts and expanded supply chain resources.

its long-term goals and its full potential by strengthening its core business operations.” Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise, hyperscale and industrial markets. Its products, in use in more than 130 countries, include fibre optic cable and hardware, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectivity, test and inspection equipment, fusion splicers and training. AFL also offers a wide variety of services supporting data centre, enterprise, wireless and outside plant applications. Headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, and with operations in the USA, Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia, AFL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd of Japan. AFL www.aflglobal.com “I am confident Sonobond’s success will continue under Manning Smith’s and Inductotherm Group’s expert technical and management capabilities.” Ms Devine also extended her thanks to those who have made her career enjoyable and achievement-filled. Sonobond Ultrasonics, Inc www.sonobondultrasonics.com metals industry, and the growing market for EV vehicles. It has been an interesting journey.

Ms Devine stated, “I leave Sonobond Ultrasonics after starting as a junior member of the team that invented ultrasonic metal welding, as well as participating in the many other ultrasonic innovations the company has achieved. These include being part of the company’s successful development of ultrasonic welding equipment for the non-ferrous

In 2022, Ms Devine announced that Sonobond had become part of Inductotherm Group’s welding division. Although Sonobond had been a wholly owned subsidiary of the group’s parent company for more than 30 years, the company now has greater access to

Jaxon Lang joins AFL as chief operating officer AFL has appointed Jaxon Lang as chief op erating officer. Mr Lang will report directly to Jody Gallagher, president and CEO of AFL, and will oversee the company’s operational performance worldwide.

He will focus on leading the company through business transformations while managing the supply chain, commercial sales, marketing and customer service divisions across AFL’s five core markets. “With over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, Jaxon brings a wealth of knowledge in sales, marketing, product engineering, product management and operations to AFL,” said Mr Gallagher. “Throughout his career, Jaxon has demonstrated the ability to successfully lead and manage businesses through transformations and guide companies through mergers and acquisitions. His broad range of experiences, strong industry knowledge and contacts will assist AFL and Fujikura in the future growth of the business.”

Jaxon Lang

Mr Lang joins AFL from FiberRise, where he served as the president and CEO, leading the company through an acquisition with Entrust Solutions Group. “AFL has proven itself as an industry leader,” said Mr Lang. “I’m looking forward to helping the company reach

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