Weiler Abrasives, a leading provider of abrasives, power brushes, and maintenance products for surface conditioning, is pleased to announce that after a comprehensive global search, its board of directors has chosen Arjang “AJ” Roshan-Rouz as the next CEO. He succeeds Chris Weiler in the role; Weiler will remain with the company and serve as executive chairman.  

Difficult general conditions, rapidly rising food and fuel prices, as well as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and related regional lockdowns weighed on economic development and slowed economic growth in the past business year. Nevertheless, Liebherr’s total revenue increased significantly compared to the previous year. The group achieved increased revenue in 10 of its 13 product segments, some of them significant. It thus surpassed its previous record from 2021 by €950 million.

Christian Rhiel started in 2007 as area sales manager for turning machines for Europe and Russia and became sales manager in 2013. Due to these decades of experience in sales management, he has a feel for the needs of his customers. He has a clear understanding of the markets and knows how to expand the company and achieve its goals. With his colleagues, he will drive the company's further development and future direction.

After 32 years as president of GMTA (German Machine Tools of America), formerly American Wera, Walter Friedrich is stepping down, having appointed Michael Rose to be his successor.

The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more, has promoted Mr. Michael Connor to Sales and Marketing Director North America, Industrial Products. 

The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) has changed its board of directors. These changes took place at the 2023 AGMA Annual Meeting in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Fisher Barton has selected MSI General Corporation for the design and construction of our new industrial building and site development for Accurate Specialties’ Turning Center of Excellence on Bluemound Road. To kick off construction, a groundbreaking ceremony took place Tuesday, March 21 at 10:00 AM.

INDEX has announced the launch of the INDEX Technician Development Program (ITDP), a new, eight-month formal training program for junior technicians. Developed in response to the ongoing skilled labor shortage, the ITDP incorporates both classroom and hands-on instruction, including two months spent at the company’s global headquarters in Germany.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries EMEA—Duisburg Branch today announced a new contract with global software provider Energy Exemplar to support their sales, business development, and project development teams. The branch office based in Duisburg, Germany focuses on the growth of MHI’s energy transition-related business, supporting the decarbonization of industry.

Attend the grand opening of the GF Machining Solutions Medical Center of Competence taking place April 19 from 8:30 am–5:00 pm (lunch provided) at the company’s Lincolnshire, Ill., location.