February 15, 2005 10:24 AM Eastern Time
Swagelok Company Names New Vice President of Operations

The appointment of Michael F. Neff to vice president, operations 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, operations, Michael Neff is responsible for general industrial manufacturing activities for the organization's valve and fitting services groups, as well as for two strategic business units: Swagelok Semiconductor Services Company and Swagelok Biopharm Services Company.

Prior to joining Swagelok, Neff gained experience in a number of operating positions where he established continuous improvement programs, new product introduction processes, and engineering standards programs. Most recently, Neff served as vice president, global operations for the Graco Corporation, a subsidiary of Newell Rubbermaid. He also spent 16 years at Timken Company in Canton.

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.

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Janice Drost, 440/349-5934
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