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News Release from: Mahr Federal
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 November 2004
President named following promotion
Thomas Keidel, General Manager, CEO, of Carl Mahr Holding, has announced that Tony Picone has been promoted to CEO and President of US subsidiary, Mahr Federal, effective immediately.
Thomas Keidel, General Manager, CEO, of Carl Mahr Holding GmbH, announced today that Tony Picone has been promoted to CEO and President of US subsidiary, Mahr Federal The promotion is effective immediately Picone, who had been the company's COO and CFO for the past four years, replaces Craig Crossley who has resigned to pursue other interests
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Mahr Federal manufactures and markets dimensional metrology products critical to manufacturing operations across a broad range of industries.
Part of the German based Mahr Group, Mahr Federal is responsible for marketing all Mahr Group products in North America, Canada and Mexico.
"I am very much looking forward to the opportunities available to Mahr Federal," said Picone.
"The past few years have not been strong for our industry, but forecasts show excellent promise, and I know we at Mahr have the products and technology to meet growing needs for precision manufacturing." Tony said he sees no immediate need for changes in sales strategy or direction, but that he is "very optimistic." Said Thomas Keidel, "Tony brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience to his new role.
Mahr remains very committed to the North American marketplace, and Tony has already demonstrated the vision and drive for excellence necessary to lead the Mahr Federal business forward." Prior to joining Mahr Federal in early 2001, Picone held a number of leadership roles within the Department of Defense and several multi-national corporations.
He served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Fry Technology, a member of the Cookson Electronics Group, and held a number of senior financial and operations management positions within the London based Invensys Group.
A graduate of Dowling College with a BBA in Accounting, Tony lives in East Greenwich, RI, with his wife and two children.
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