Industry Bits Hilti North America Region Head and CEO Avi Kahn Promoted to Hilti Group Executive Board; Hilti Canada General Manager, Martina McIsaac, Named as Successor Avi Kahn, Region Head and Chief Executive Officer of Hilti North America, has been promoted to the Hilti Group Executive Board effective Jan. 1, 2020. “It has been a great honor to be part of the Hilti North America team over the last 15 years and I look forward to continuing to support the growth and development of the organization as a Member of the Executive Board for the Hilti Group. I know the team here in North America is in great hands under the future leadership of Martina McIsaac,” said Kahn. Martina McIsaac, currently general manager of Hilti Canada, will be promoted to Region Head and Chief Executive Officer of Hilti North America effective Jan. 1, 2020. Martina was chosen after a comprehensive internal search for a candidate with a proven track record of success, deep understanding of the business and commitment to company culture. “Over the last five years, I have developed a deep passion for our industry, our team members and our customers. I look forward to continuing to build on the strong foundation created by Avi by working alongside my colleagues on the North America Executive Management team to take Hilti even further,” said McIsaac. Dan Wade, currently division manager for the Midwest located in the Central Market Organization, will succeed Martina as general manager of Hilti Canada. With this role, Dan will join the Hilti North America Executive Management Team. Dan has been with Hilti since 2007 when he joined the company in the technical services department after first serving as an engineering intern. Over his 12-year career, Dan has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, marketing and sales before taking on his current role in 2016 as a division manager. For More Information Contact: Leah Kelso Tel: 918-605-0779 Email: Leah.kelso@hilti.com
K2 Diamond & Sanders, Inc. Announce New Laser Welded 60-Inch Diamond Blades K2 Diamond & Sanders, Inc. are happy to announce another technical advancement of increasing our capacity to laser weld up to 60-inch diameter diamond blades! This new threshold fits the needs of pro cutters encountering bigger situations, where the job requirements determine that diamond blades as large as 60-inches in diameter need to be laser welded, as well as continuing our high standard brazing. Turning technical advancement into another benefit for all pro cutting contractors in North America is what K2 Diamond and Sanders Inc are all about! For More Information: Contact: Bill Chapple – Sanders, Inc. Tel: 610-273-3733 Email: bchapple@sanderssaws.com Contact: Cliff Hansen - K2 Diamond Tel: 800 539-6116 Email: cliff.hansen@k2diamond.com
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GPRS Acquires Master Locators Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC (“GPRS”), has acquired Master Locators utility locating business (“Master Locators”), a leading provider of private utility locating, concrete scanning, vacuum excavation, SUE and video pipe inspection services. Master Locators’ clients include utilities, engineering firms and contractors who rely on its services to identify and map the presence of subsurface structures using ground penetrating radar and other locating techniques. Master Locators represents the fourth acquisition for GPRS. “This is a terrific opportunity for us,” said Gus Sareyka, President of Master Locators. “The new partnership with GPRS and CIVC gives us additional capital and resources, enabling Master Locators to better serve our customers and support our growth.” Kyle Sareyka, Chief Operating Officer of Master Locators, added, “GPRS is the market leader in the private locating industry and we are excited to partner with Matt Aston and his team to continue to extend GPRS’ leadership position.” Kyle Sareyka will join GPRS as the Regional Director of the company’s Northeast Region. Master Locators’ Vacuum Excavation business will form a new company Level A Underground Solutions that will continue to service its existing customers and work closely with GPRS to provide a full suite of subsurface utility engineering solutions. Master Locators enhances GPRS’ market position in the private utility locating, concrete scanning and video pipe inspection markets by adding scale to GPRS’ existing business in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Maryland and Connecticut. “Master Locators represents a highly complementary acquisition for GPRS that enhances our market position in several rapidly growing regions,” said Matt Aston, President of GPRS. “Master Locators operates with strong core values around humility, integrity and passion. We are excited to collaborate with Master Locators’ management team to better serve our customers’ current and future needs.” For More Information Contact: Jason Schaff Tel: 303-945-5415 Email: jason.schaff@gprsinc.com www.gp-radar.com
