The Metal Powder Industries Federation's (MPIF) Awards Committee has announced the recipients of the 2023 MPIF Distinguished Service to Powder Metallurgy (PM) Award that recognizes individuals who have actively served the North American PM industry for at least 25 years and, in the minds of their peers, deserve special recognition.
2023 Award Recipients
(Company name in parenthesis indicates employer at time of retirement)
Christopher T. Adam, PMT, VALIMET Inc.
Carl Blais, Laval University
Shelton R. Clisby. Hoeganaes Corporation
Thomas K. Houck, Nichols Portland Inc
Bo Hu, North American Höganäs Co.
Edmond Ilia, (AAM Powertrain)
Todd A. Leonhardt, Rhenium Alloys, Inc.
Eric J. Reinert, Bronson & Bratton, Inc.
Mark Saline, Gasbarre Products, Inc.
Rajiv Tandon, Luxfer Magtech Inc.
Juan R. L. Trasorras, Global Tungsten & Powders Corporation
Barton White, Kymera International
The awards ceremony will take place during PowderMet2023, June 18–21, Las Vegas, Nevada.