EoW March 2012

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Medek & Schörner: the next generation!

Medek & Schörner’s tradition of the present third management generation – Fritz and Kurt Descovich as well as Werner Lichtscheidl – is set to continue. The quality of the company’s products is ensured by advanced technological expertise coupled with well-trained staff and the latest production technology. The company continues to enjoy the loyalty of satisfied customers the world over thanks to a special emphasis on customer service and rapid, competent assistance in the event of problems. Manuel Lichtscheidl, the son of managing director Werner Lichtscheidl, has joined the company, and will initially reinforce the research and development team. In recent years he was able to use his abilities successfully in a position with a market leader in the field of mechanical engineering. Together with Rudolf Descovich – the son of Kurt Descovich – who has already

▲ ▲ The next generation at Medek & Schörner

Medek & Schörner GmbH – Austria Fax : +43 1 982 72 96 Email : m+s@medek.at Website : www.medek.at

worked for the company for many years, this duo will not only determine the course of the company in the years to come, but also ensure its continued existence and maintain the company tradition.

New international sales director at Spectrum

Dr Dickinson stated, “This is a key appointment that is aimed at facilitating the future growth of the company. Once I have handed over responsibilities for sales and marketing to John my goal will be to focus much more on technology and new product and business development. I look forward to working closely with John to develop the business.” Spectrum Technologies, established in 1989, was a pioneer of UV laser wire marking technology for aerospace wire identification, and specialises in state-of-the-art industrial laser solutions for advanced manufacturing applications. The company has installed over 700 Capris and Nova systems in more than 40 countries. Spectrum also designs and produces Sienna™ infrared laser wire stripping systems for use in precision and critical electronics manufacturing. SpectrumTechnologies plc – UK Fax : +44 1656 655 920

Spectrum Technologies plc has appointed John Meahan as the company’s international sales and marketing director. This is a new role that will allow the CEO and managing director, Dr Peter Dickinson, to step back from the commercial side of the business and concentrate on research, technology and new product development. Mr Meahan joined the company on 4 th January and took over full responsibility for all sales and marketing functions from that date. He is based at the company’s headquarters in Bridgend, UK. Mr Meahan has extensive experience in international sales of capital equipment and electro-optic components and products into the electronics, semi-conductor, defence and photonics industries. He has hands-on knowledge and experience of markets in Europe, the USA and the key Asia-Pacific growth area, and lived in Boulder, Colorado, USA for a period. He is also experienced in and has managed extended overseas sales teams.

Email : rpugh@spectrumtech.com Website : www.spectrumtech.com

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