Oxford Instruments plc, a leading provider of high-technology tools and systems for industry and research, today announces that in line with its Board succession plan, its Chairman Nigel Keen, has decided after 17 years’ service that he will step down from the Board with a view to having a transition at the September 2016 AGM. […]

BERWYN, Pa.– AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced the appointment of Dave Hermance as Vice President and General Manager of AMETEK’s Measurement & Calibration Technologies (M&CT) Division. He replaces Preben Caroe, who retires after 15 years with the Company. “I am very pleased to announce Dave’s promotion. He has done an excellent job leading our […]

HORIBA Scientific, global leader in spectroscopic solutions, is pleased to announce that Cary Davies has been named Global Product Line Manager for the Fluorescence division. Cary was with Photon Technology International, Inc. (PTI) prior to its acquisition by HORIBA. He has a strong background in Fluorescence instrumentation, applications and sales. Cary has 29 years of […]

NEW YORK — Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the election of Dr. Karl-Ludwig Kley, chairman of the executive board and chief executive officer of Merck KGaA, to the Verizon Board of Directors, effective November 5. “Karl is an accomplished executive who brings to Verizon significant leadership experience as CEO of an innovative, […]

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – IDEX CORPORATION (NYSE:IEX) today announced the appointment of Katrina Helmkamp to the company’s Board of Directors. “We are excited to welcome Katrina to our Board of Directors,” said IDEX Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Silvernail. “She brings strong strategic vision and experience across multiple markets and technologies. Katrina is a […]

MR Solutions has appointed Ben Withinshaw as financial director to help manage the company’s ongoing expansion. The company, based in Guildford, has grown to become the world’s largest independent developer and manufacturer of preclinical MRI technology with its revolutionary development of cryogen free bench top MRI scanners. It was a strategic decision to bring in […]

AUSTIN, Texas–The board of Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC), and its subsidiary 1st Detect Corporation, today with deepest regret announced 1st Detect CEO Bob C. Kibler passed away on October 31st due to heart complications. Mr. Kibler joined the company on June 23, 2014 and served as Chief Executive Officer of 1st Detect Corporation since December […]

WINOOSKI VT, USA — BioTek Instruments proudly welcomes Dr. Frank Siefert as General Manager of BioTek Germany and the company’s European Coordination Center, which provides service applications and technical support throughout the continent. Dr. Siefert will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations in Germany and implementing local actions that align with the Company’s global business […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced that A. Barry Rand has retired from its board of directors, effective Oct. 31. Rand, 70, was a founding director of Agilent, having served on the board of directors since the company’s spinoff from Hewlett-Packard Co. in 2000. Rand is a highly respected business leader, […]