Appointments

Air separation specialist Ranch Cryogenics Inc. (RCI) has named Mayda Block as Vice-President of Sales, effective 5th September (2017).

Air Products has announced that it has appointed Dr. Samir J. Serhan as Executive Vice-President, leading the company’s Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing functions, excluding hydrogen and carbon monoxide.

Effective 1st August 2016, the Board of Directors of the Measurement, Control & Automation Association (MCAA) has appointed Teresa Sebring as its new President.

Air Products South Africa has appointed a new Regional Manager for the KwaZulu Natal (KZN) Region in the shape of Sugene Vickernand.

Praxair, Inc. has named Kelcey E. Hoyt as Vice-President and Controller, succeeding Elizabeth T. Hirsch who retires from the company after 18 years of service.

The Lincoln Electric Company has revealed the promotion of Michele R. Kuhrt to Executive Vice-President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective from 1st July 2016.

Leading high pressure gas containment systems manufacturer Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC) has appointed a former RAF Red Arrows squadron member as its new sales engineer, working in the transport and aerospace sectors.

Norris Cylinder has revealed a transition in leadership, with Charles Manz – current Vice-President of Operations – to succeed the retiring Jerry Van Auken as the company’s President.

Praxair, Inc. has announced that Martin H. Richenhagen, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO Corporation, has been elected to the Praxair board of directors.

In September 2013, it was announced that former CEO, John McGlade, had decided to retire from the company – following an almost 40-year service at Air Products, of which approximately six were held as CEO....