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A sad farewell
It is with great sadness that UCIMU
Mr . Losma has announced the death of Giancarlo was also a Losma on Friday 30 April 2021 . He was member of the a past president of UCIMU-SISTEMI
Italian delegation PER PRODURRE , the Italian machine of CECIMO , the tools , robots and automation systems European Association manufacturers ’ association , which he led of Machine Tool Industries , and was from 2008 to 2011 . also President of Piccola Industria di
A visionary entrepreneur , founder of the Confindustria Bergamo ( Committee of Small company of the same name , Losma SpA Industries of Confindustria Bergamo ). based in Curno ( Bergamo ), Giancarlo Losma Barbara Colombo , President of UCIMUwas 74 years old . He had many ideas for the SISTEMI PER PRODURRE , stated : “ We future of his company to which he devoted are stunned and grieved by the loss of his whole life , assisted by his wife Letizia . Giancarlo , our colleague and dear friend ,
He joined UCIMU-SISTEMI PER with whom we shared important battles and PRODURRE in 1989 and , in 1996 , became achieved significant goals . His commitment a member of the Steering Committee , a and dedication to UCIMU prove that he position he held until 2003 . He was then considered our association as an integral vice-president of the association for several part of his professional activity , devoting years , from 2003 to 2008 , until he became time and effort to it . In particular , the President . From 2011 to 2015 , he was enthusiasm conveyed by President Losma president of FEDERMACCHINE , the Italian regarding the experience of the Network Federation of Associations of Manufacturers in India has been a source of inspiration of Capital Goods that includes 12 for new opportunities , starting from the associations , among which is UCIMU- network project in Vietnam on which we are SISTEMI PER PRODURRE . working ”.
“ Giancarlo Losma was among the
Alfredo Mariotti , General Manager of promoters of the ITC network ( Italian UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE , added : Technology Centre in India ) established “ The passing of President Losma is a in 2012 , which to date involves about ten great loss for me and for all employees of companies in capital goods . The network , UCIMU . We will remember him for his frank which is based in Pune , therefore loses speaking and his great kindness . He was a its historical president devoted to its man who was always friendly and helpful to development and growth ,” explained everyone and open to every discussion .” n UCIMU .
Hopper becomes CEO for Brilex Group
The Brilex Group of Companies recently announced the hiring of former Nucor executive , Doyle Hopper , as Chief Executive Officer of Brilex Industries , Inc ; Brilex Technical Solutions , LLC and Taylor-Winfield Technologies , Inc . As its CEO , Hopper will leverage nearly thirty years of steel industry and manufacturing expertise to drive strategic growth and commercial excellence across the Group ’ s companies .
“ We are thrilled to have
Doyle Hopper . Doyle take the reins as CEO ,” said Alex Benyo , co-founder of the Brilex Group . “ Doyle ’ s role will drive integration and synergies between our companies , maximizing the value delivered to our customers and will lead to additional opportunities in the marketplace .”
“ His values and proven leadership combined with his knowledge of the steelmaking and automated manufacturing processes align perfectly with our Group ’ s values , growth strategies and industries served ,” added Brian Benyo , co-founder of the Brilex Group . Before joining the Brilex Group , Hopper had spent his nearly 30-year , professional career with Nucor , the largest producer of steel in the United States . Starting with Nucor out of college as an entry level welder and fabricator , Hopper continually advanced into expanded roles , eventually reaching executive positions as the vicepresident of VULCRAFT and Cold Finish in Norfolk , Nebraska , Nucor Connecticut and , most recently , Nucor South Carolina . n
New CTO for CLOOS
Stephan Pittner became the new CTO at CLOOS on 1 May 2021 .
Welding specialist , Carl Cloos Schweisstechnik GmbH , is expanding its management team and setting the course for the future . To ensure the sustainable further development of CLOOS , Stephan Pittner now co-directs the fortunes of the company as technical managing director ( CTO ) as of 1 May 2021 . He is responsible for developing areas for the welding and robotics specialist as well as its Automation business unit .
Pittner has been at CLOOS for more than 20 years . He has expertise and extensive experience in product development and project management . After training as a technical draughtsman and toolmaker , Pittner worked in product development and equipment design . He also completed further training as a mechanical engineer . In 2000 he joined CLOOS , where he initially contributed his expertise in project management and technical sales . This was followed by positions as division manager for welding cells and robot systems as well as head of the engineering and production automation division . Most recently , as director of Automation , Pittner was responsible for development , project management , construction , documentation , assembly and commissioning . He also has technical responsibility for the largest CLOOS subsidiaries in the USA and China .
“ The further development of young people and constantly new challenges in the automation environment spur me on ,” explained Pittner . “ I look forward to pushing new technologies and innovations in welding and robotics together with our employees in Haiger and around the world .”
Managing director , Sieghard Thomas , who has led the Haiger-headquartered company since 2016 , remains responsible for all other areas as CEO . n
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