Avery Weigh-Tronix Announces Appointment of new Chief Executive Officer.Business/Technologe Editors BIRMINGHAM, U.K.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2002 Weigh-Tronix, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , the parent company of the Avery Weigh-Tronix group, announced today that it has appointed Gerald Bowe as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bowe brings a wealth of experience in international operations Internal Operations (I.O., IO or I/O) is a fictional American Intelligence Agency in Wildstorm comics. It was originally called International Operations. I.O. first appeared in WildC.A.T.S. volume 1 #1 (August, 1992) and was created by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. , in financial liaison with investors and lenders, and in the development and implementation of far reaching strategic initiatives. Prior to joining Avery Weigh-Tronix, Mr. Bowe was the founder and managing director of Goerlitz Fleece GmbH in Goerlitz, Germany from 1994-1998. For the last 3 years, Mr. Bowe was Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Malden Mills Malden Mills Industries is the original manufacturer of Polartec polar fleece and manufactures other modern textiles. The company is located in Lawrence, Massachusetts and also has operations in Hudson, New Hampshire. Industries Inc., Lawrence, Massachusetts Lawrence is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts on the Merrimack River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 72,043. Surrounding communities include Methuen to the north, Andover to the southwest, and North Andover to the southeast. , the makers of the Polartec(TM) line of performance outdoor fabrics. In conjunction with Mr. Bowe's appointment and as part of Avery Weigh-Tronix's drive to reduce costs and streamline its business, the Board has decided to relocate the Avery Weigh-Tronix international head office from Providence, Rhode Island  “Providence” redirects here. For other uses, see Providence (disambiguation). Providence is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. , USA to Birmingham, UK, and to close the Providence office. Mr. Bowe will be based at the new international headquarters in Birmingham. Reporting to Mr. Bowe will be the following: J. B. Packham Chief Operating Officer, Avery Weigh-Tronix W. Michael Robbins Michael Robbins (November 14 1930 - December 11 1992) was a British actor known for his television work. Formerly a bank clerk, he became an actor after appearing in amateur dramatic performances in Hitchin in Hertfordshire, where he lived at the time. Chief Financial Officer, Avery Weigh-Tronix David R. Castle Director of Operations, World-wide, Avery Weigh-Tronix Timothy J. Cooper Managing Director of Avery Berkel Avery Berkel, a major manufacturer of weighing systems and food processing equipment, was formed in 1993 when the British conglomerate GEC combined their GEC Avery Ltd business with the newly acquired Berkel company. Laurence P. Gunning Corporate Development, Avery Weigh-Tronix Thomas P. O'Connell Vice President and GM of Weigh-Tronix Mr. Bowe stated "I am excited by the opportunity to bring my international experience to Avery Weigh-Tronix. I believe that the Company has established a solid foundation upon which to build and I am looking forward to the task at hand of improving the Company's operations and financial condition." Mr. Bowe has an undergraduate degree “First degree” redirects here. For the BBC television series, see First Degree. An undergraduate degree (sometimes called a first degree or simply a degree in chemistry from Dartmouth College and a Masters of Business Administration from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration. The appointment of Mr. Bowe to the position of C.E.O. follows the resignation of Mr. John J. McCann who will remain as non-executive chairman. Mr. Donald J. MacKenzie, previously Chief Financial Officer, will work to effect a smooth transfer of the head office function to the UK and is expected to leave the Company at the end of October 2002. Weigh-Tronix, LLC, together with its subsidiaries, is a leading manufacturer, marketer and servicer of industrial and retail weighing systems. The Avery Weigh-Tronix Group markets and sells its products in over 100 countries under established brand names, including Avery Berkel, Salter Brecknell and Weigh-Tronix. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. |
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