PEOPLE WATCH Promotion at Olympic Steel
Olympic Steel Inc ., a U . S . metals service centre , has announced that Brian C . Harkins has been promoted to Vice President – Aluminium . His promotion supports the company ’ s strategic growth efforts in speciality metals . He will continue to report to Andy Markowitz , President – Specialty Metals . “ Brian ’ s extensive knowledge of the aluminium market has been invaluable in growing the business and supporting our commercial team ’ s success . His expertise has also enabled us to strengthen and enhance our supply base , while increasing market share and firmly establishing Olympic Steel as a growing aluminium distributor and supplier ,” said Mr . Markowitz . “ Brian has a clear vision for the future of our aluminium product line – a future focused on intentional , sustainable growth .”
Harkins joined the company in 2019 as director of aluminium with more than 20 years of increasing commercial responsibility in the metals industry . He earned a Bachelor ’ s degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee , USA .
Founded in 1954 , Olympic Steel is a U . S . metals service centre focused on the direct sale of processed carbon , coated and stainless flat-rolled sheet , coil and plate steel , aluminium , tin plate and metal-intensive branded products . Its CTI subsidiary is a leading distributor of steel tubing , bar , pipe , valves and fittings , and a fabricator of valueadded parts and components . Headquartered in Cleveland , Ohio , Olympic Steel operates from 35 facilities in North America . n
New CEO for tk SE AG
The Supervisory Board of tk SE AG we underline this ambition and stand by has finalised the extension of Bernhard our goal to create a strong , competitive Osburg ’ s appointment as member of the and viable steel company with sustainable Executive Board of thyssenkrupp Steel products ,” said Dr . Klaus Keysberg , CFO Europe for another five years until 30 June of thyssenkrupp AG and Chairman of the 2027 . With his appointment , Bernhard Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Steel Osburg would also be CEO as from 1 Europe AG . October 2021 ; previously , he was Chairman Bernhard Osburg has been Chairman of the Executive Board . of tkSE ’ s Executive Board since 1 March
“ Our Steel Strategy 20-30 is an ambitious 2020 . He was appointed member of the concept which allows us to create an Executive Board of thyssenkrupp Steel even more valuable product portfolio Europe AG in June 2019 with responsibility , while optimising the cost structure . By among other things , for sales and extending Bernhard Osburg ’ s appointment , innovation . n
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Management trio at Roland Electronic
Roland Electronic GmbH is a leading international provider of highly specialised sensor systems used in factory automation and quality control . Its products and solutions are used in the automotive industry and by their suppliers , as well as for metal packaging ; sheet metal and tube processing ; household appliances ; wire and cable ; tyres ; pharmaceuticals ; batteries and photovoltaics . Joining the existing managing partners ( Joachim Manz and Ralf Wilms ), Marcus Bartle ( 48 ) started at the company in January this year as a further managing partner .
“ This rejuvenation at management level is an important step to secure the future of the company ,” said Ralf Wilms and Joachim Manz .
From 2012 to 2019 , Marcus Bartle was at ARKU Maschinenbau ( machine builders ) GmbH in Baden-Baden as managing director with a focus on sales and technology .
Mr . Jahnke , in charge of technical management at Roland Electronic for over two years now , was recently nominated for the additional post of chief technology officer ( CTO ) and member of the management . n
ASME launches Metrix Connect LLC
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers ( ASME ) has formed a new subsidiary , Metrix Connect LLC , to accelerate digital transformation in engineering for a variety of industries . Metrix , an ASME Company , will host an integrated events and content platform for engineers and technical professionals in additive manufacturing / 3D printing , digital engineering , energy transformation and industrial robotics . The company will also act as the exclusive conduit to ASME members via the Mechanical Engineering ® brand of media products .
Deborah Holton will lead Metrix as the company ’ s president , reporting to ASME Chief Strategy Officer Michael Johnson . Holton has served as ASME ’ s managing director of industry events since 2018 and will bring her team to the new company , adding several content and technology specialists . Building
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on their success with ASME industry events , Metrix launches with eight established event brands .
“ The way we do business has changed more in the last 18 months than in the last 18 years . The pandemic has accelerated industrial digital transformation and the need for current technical information , resources and relationships to help engineers succeed ,” said Holton . “ Building a network for cross-industry and interdisciplinary collaboration is more important than ever . I ’ m excited to lead this effort with Metrix ,” said Deborah Holton .
Before joining ASME , Holton was vice president of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers ’ ( SME ) events and industry strategy , and led the team in doubling gross revenue , launching new products and executing strategic partnerships for leading industry events in North America . She built corporate strategies for emerging technologies including AM / 3D printing , led industry collaborations ( including the U . S . Department of Defence award-winning Aerospace Automation Consortium ) and has driven innovation and growth as acting director of technology transition and outreach for ‘ America Makes .’
She received the American Makes Ambassador award in 2019 and was recognized by Crain ’ s Detroit Business in its 2018 list of ‘ Notable Women in Manufacturing ’. n
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