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News Release from: Invensys
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Invensys names head of Avantis business
unit
Invensys has announced that Ryan Roberts has been appointed vice president and general manager of its Avantis business group.
Invensys has announced that Ryan Roberts has been appointed vice president and general manager of its Avantis business group He will lead Invensys initiatives to develop and market Avantis enterprise asset management solutions, which improve resource productivity by driving down operating costs, minimising the risk of unplanned downtime and maximising financial return on capital assets "Demand for enterprise asset management solutions is growing steadily and our Avantis offering is distinguished both in its technology and its implementation methodology
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 2 Dec 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Ryan Roberts brings deep expertise in technology, service, and business development, making him the ideal person to lead our ongoing initiative in this growing market," said Sasan Goodarzi, president of IPS Products of Invensys Process Systems.
Roberts came to Invensys from GE Medical Systems, where he led a large field services sales and marketing organisation and managed many successful business initiatives.
Roberts holds a both a BS degree in mechanical engineering and BA in design from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
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About Invensys - Invensys is a global leader in production technology.
The group helps customers improve productivity, performance and profitability using innovative services and technologies and a deep understanding of their industries and applications.
Invensys Production Management works closely with customers to increase performance of production assets, maximise return on investment in production and data management technologies and remove cost and cash from the supply chain.
The division includes APV, Avantis, Eurotherm, Foxboro, IMServ, SimSci-Esscor, Triconex and Wonderware.
These businesses address process and batch industries - including oil and gas, chemicals, power and utilities, food and beverage, and personal health care - and the discrete and hybrid manufacturing sectors.
Invensys Rail Systems is a global leader in the design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety related rail signalling and control systems as well as a complete range of rail signalling and communications products.
The business includes Westinghouse Rail Systems (WRSL), Dimetronic Signals, Safetran Systems, Burco Services, Westinghouse Signals Australia and Foxboro Transportation.
WRSL was recently awarded two contracts valued at more than GBP 850m (US$1.3 billion) for the renewal of signalling on the London Underground.
Invensys also currently serves other market sectors through its Development Division.
The businesses in this division are: Appliance Controls, APV Baker, Baan, Climate Controls, Hansen Transmissions, Lambda, Metering Systems, Powerware and Teccor.
Invensys is actively seeking to develop these businesses through equity partners or new owners.
Invensys operates in more than 60 countries, with its headquarters in London.
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