WCA January 2007

Industry News

New marketing manager for Eraser The Eraser Company USA – manufacturers of wire, cable and tube processing equipment – has appointed Laura Prattico as Marketing Manager. She will be responsible for the implementation of marketing initia- tives for Eraser products both domestically and abroad. A native of Central New York, Prattico received her undergraduate degree from the State Uni- versity of New York College at Oswego, and brings six years’ experience in marketing and advertising fields to the company. Laura Prattico ▲

Ken steps down after 54 years’ service Technical director Ken Barker has retired after 54 years’ service with 200-year-old company Ormiston Wire, one of the oldest family-owned manufacturing companies in the UK.

Ken, who joined the company after completing his National Service in 1952, progressed through the company until becoming managing director after the retirement of John Ormiston.

As technical director he oversaw and led the rapid expansion in the mid-1970s when Ormiston’s were the major producer of small diameter stainless steel wire ropes for the yachting trade. He also led the development of mixed materials, ie Kevlar/tinned copper braid as antennas. Ormiston Wire – UK Fax : +44 208 569 8601 Email : info@ormiston-wire.co.uk • Website : www.ormiston-wire.co.uk Ken Barker – retiring after 54 years. ▲

The Eraser Company – USA Fax : +1 315 454 3090 Email : lprattico@eraser.com Website : www.eraser.com

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