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The Wagner Companies, a manufacturer and global sup- plier of architectural railing systems and custom metal products for industrial applica- tions, named Michael Dover as its president. Dover assumes the position previously held by Rick Kettler, who retired after an 18-year career with the company and a nine-year tenure as president. Bob Wag- ner remains in the role of chief executive officer.
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ed to chief commercial officer. Bill Hickey, who was president of Lapham-Hickey for nearly 40 years, is now chairman. Steve Ford, who also has 40 years with the organization, was named executive vice president.
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Osborn, Richmond, IN, sup- plier of surface-treatment solutions, has named Scottie Mahl director of marketing and product management. Prior to joining Osborn, Mahl held several marketing and strategy leadership positions at Cummins Inc.
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Vero Software Announces WI Training Location
Vero Software announced that it now offers software- training opportunities for Edgecam and Surfcam users in Wisconsin and surrounding states. Based at the Wauke- sha, WI, facility of Vero parent company Hexagon Manufac- turing Intelligence, the cours- es will cover Edgecam, Surf- cam and Surfcam Traditional, and are designed to teach users how to maximize the benefits of each solution.
Irmco, Evanston, IL, a man- ufacturer of oil-free lubricants for metal stamping, forming and tube bending, has appointed David Moore tool- ing/sales engineer for the Southern region. Moore has more than 20 years’ experi- ence in tool, die and stamping processes.
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Cincinnati Incorporated, Cincinnati, OH, a supplier of metal-fabrication equipment, has named Adam Yborra sales engineer for the Eastern United States, including East- ern Pennsylvania, South New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Northwest New York. Yborra has extensive experi- ence in design, project man- agement and additive-manu- facturing initiatives. He will be based in Philadelphia, PA.
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp., Bedford Park, IL, a full- line carbon-steel service cen- ter, has announced that it has transitioned its management structure to the fourth genera- tion of the Hickey family with Brian Hickey becoming presi- dent. Will Hickey was promot-