February 14, 2005 11:46 AM Eastern Time
Swagelok Company Names New Vice President, Continuous Improvement

The appointment of Ken Malec to vice president, continuous improvement was announced by Arthur F. Anton, president and chief executive officer of Swagelok Company, a major designer and manufacturer of fluid system component technology for global industry.

As vice president, continuous improvement, Ken Malec leads a newly formed team that is responsible for developing manufacturing and in-bound supply chain strategies, as well as creating a business-wide lean enterprise. Malec has more than 25 years of manufacturing and engineering experience with the organization and, most recently, served as vice president, operations. He holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering and a master's degree in engineering management, both from Cleveland State University.

Headquartered in Solon, Ohio, U.S.A., Swagelok Company is a major developer and provider of fluid system solutions, including products, assemblies, and services for the research, instrumentation, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, alternative fuels, and semiconductor industries. Its manufacturing, research, technical support, and distribution facilities support a global network of more than 200 authorized sales and service centers in 54 countries. For more information about Swagelok, visit the company's Web site at www.swagelok.com.

Contacts
Swagelok Company
Janice Drost, 440/349-5934
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Tim Bennett, 216/292-4700
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