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AAON Announces Retirement of Paul K. Lackey, Jr. from Board of Directors

AAON, Inc. announced today that Paul K. (“Ken”) Lackey, Jr. will retire from the Company’s Board of Directors following the end of his current term at AAON’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 12, 2022. Mr. Lackey, who has served on AAON’s Board since 2007, decided to retire and not stand for re-election to the Board upon completion of his current term as he decreases his professional commitments.

Gary D. Fields, AAON President and CEO, said, “On behalf of the Board, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to Ken for his numerous contributions to AAON during his nearly 15 years on the Board. AAON benefited greatly from the knowledge and experience Ken brought to the Company. Please join me in thanking Ken for his dedicated service to AAON.”

RDAbbott Announces 2022 Webinar Series and Topics

R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. is announcing its 2022 webinar series and preparing to share elastomer solutions from supplier partners like ARLANXEO, Cancarb, Dow, Hallstar, Parker LORD, and NovationSi. All the webinars in this year-long series are live, but registrants will also receive access to webinar recordings—along with additional post-event resources. Registration is free and space is limited, so RDAbbott is encouraging industry professionals to sign-up as soon as possible for these technical events.

This is the second year in a row that RDAbbott has sponsored a webinar series featuring products and technologies from its supplier partners. The 2021 series was well-attended and received incredibly positive reviews from attendees. The 2022 webinar series builds upon this success and starts with “Overview of the Properties and Applications for ARLANXEO Baypren® CRs” this Thursday, March 31, from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (ET). The presenter, Dr. Victor Nasreddine, ARLANXEO North American Technical Manager, will cover the basics of Baypren® polychloroprene (CR) polymers.

“RDAbbott and its supplier partners are looking forward to sharing technical insights, processing recommendations, and more with industry professionals,” said Rick Ziebell, Technical Fellow and Vice President of Technology at RDAbbott. “We look forward to building upon last year’s success and taking the 2022 series to an even higher level.”

Nathan Turner Appointed President of Fastems LLC

Fastems, a leading builder and developer of intelligent CNC automation and software for high-mix-low-volume manufacturers, has named Nathan Turner President of its US operations at Fastems LLC. Mr. Turner brings more than 30 years of automation experience to this role. He is motivated, energized, and positioned to lead Fastems’ growth and expansion in North, Central, and South Americas. He will oversee Fastems’ sales, engineering, and support teams in this region.

Mr. Turner comes to Fastems from Rockwell Automation where he held several leadership roles including Director of Business Development; Director of Integrated Architecture – EMEA, which involved a three-year assignment in Belgium overseeing Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and Director of Product Development. Prior to Rockwell Automation, Mr. Turner was with Beijer Electronics as Director of Sales, Marketing, and Product Management of the Americas. Other engineering and management positions cited on his impressive resume include those with Miller Electric, Automation, Inc., Mitsubishi Electric, and Yasakawa America.

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“We at Fastems are delighted that Nathan has joined our company,” said Mikko Nyman, CEO. “He brings a robust portfolio of technical knowledge, results management, global sales, smart integration strategy, and international business. Nathan is known for driving growth and profitability with dedicated expertise in delivering automation solutions all over the world.”

In addition to earning a BSME degree in Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University, Mr. Turner has continued to develop and enhance his knowledge with focused courses in product management, distribution, sales, marketing, and finance. He often speaks to international audiences on engineering and advanced factory topics.

“I am eager and excited to begin this position at Fastems and will work smartly and diligently to leverage my experience in technical, cultural, and team leadership roles at global companies. I plan to take a holistic and practical approach to my responsibilities, supporting our customers and teams across the North and South Americas, to drive growth and boost awareness for Fastems’ intelligent CNC automation solutions.”

Lantek Achieves Market Leadership with 40 Percent Turnover Over the Past Three Years

Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions S.L., developer of CAD/ CAM and digital MES and ERP solutions for the sheet metal industry, has solidified its market leadership position following a record turnover of 26.6 million euros over the past three years, increasing sales to the machine tool manufacturer channel by 40 percent during 2021. Headquartered in Basque country, Lantek also exceeded 29,000 active customers worldwide, resulting in 3,400 new customers across 100 countries including North American subsidiary Lantek Systems, Inc., based in Mason, Ohio.

A pioneer in the digitization of sheet metal solutions, Lantek has entered the first phase of its Strategic Expansion Plan which involves a 70 percent increase in its commitment to research and development, including expanding its workforce by 50 percent. The company has already experienced marked growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic with a 42 percent increase in sales volume in Asia, 13 percent in the Americas, and 19 percent in the EMA region. Germany and Italy have experienced significant growth helped with the construction of a new 1,200 m2 building in Turin.

“Lantek’s commitment to developing cutting-edge digital solutions for the sheet metal market is evident in the company’s exponential growth even during the toughest of times. The company’s investment in its research and development and its people will help us grow the U.S. market even more and our team is excited to be part of this effort. Lantek is a multinational company with a local focus,” said Anupam Chakraborty, Commercial Director, Lantek Systems, Inc.