June 22, 2004 08:54 AM Eastern Time
Swagelok Company Recognizes 2003 Patent Awardees
Swagelok Company, a major developer and manufacturer of fluid system components, recently recognized 13 local associates who received U.S. and foreign patents during 2003. Art Anton, president and CEO, congratulated the associates for product innovations ranging from process and gaugeability improvements to Swagelok® tube fittings, new VCR® gaskets, improved quick-connect couplings, and enhanced weld system fixturing and tools.
For each patent earned in 2003, the following Swagelok associates received a cash incentive as well as a brass and mahogany plaque to commemorate their achievement:
- Jerry Babuder-Mentor, OH (2 patents)
- Ron Fisher-Rootstown, OH (3 patents)
- John Karkosiak-Broadview Hts, OH
- Jim McCoy-Mayfield Hts, OH (2 patents)
- Mike Mohlenkamp-Twinsburg, OH (2 patents)
- Ben Olechnowicz-Cuyahoga Falls, OH (3 patents)
- Pete Williams-Cleveland Hts, OH (4 patents)
- Tim Barney-Aurora, OH
- Jamie Kane-Twinsburg, OH (2 patents)
- Steve Marx-University Hts, OH
- Sanjeev Moghe-Chagrin Falls, OH
- Doug Nordstrom-Shaker Hts, OH (2 patents)
- Gary Scheffel-Streetsboro, OH (2 patents)
Headquartered in Solon, Ohio, U.S.A., Swagelok Company is a major developer and manufacturer of fluid system component technology for the research, analytical instrumentation, process instrumentation, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, and semiconductor industries. Swagelok products are delivered through one of the world's largest manufacturing and industrial distribution networks. More than 25 Swagelok manufacturing, research, technical support, and distribution facilities support a global network of over 200 independent, local sales and service centers on six continents. Swagelok holds approximately 500 active patents worldwide. For more information about Swagelok, visit the company's Web site at www.swagelok.com.
NOTE TO LOCAL EDITORS: Each associate's hometown is listed next to their name along with the number of patents granted in 2003, if more than one. Contacts
Swagelok Company
Janice Drost, 440-349-5934
janice.drost@swagelok.com
OR
Marcus Thomas LLC
Tim Bennett, 216-292-4700
tbennett@marcusthomasllc.com |