Southwall Technologies Inc. Announces R. Eugene Goodson to Serve as President and Chief Executive Officer.PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif. -- Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :SWTX), a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of thin-film coatings for the electronic display, automotive glass and architectural markets, today announced that its board of directors has named R. Eugene Goodson to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 1, 2006. Dr. Goodson joined Southwall's board of directors in April 2006. Dr. Goodson has held leadership positions in industry, government and universities. Most recently he was the Chief Executive Officer and President of Williams Controls Inc., a manufacturer of electronic throttle controls, and is current Chairman of the Board of Williams Controls. Prior to Williams Controls, Dr. Goodson was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Oshkosh Truck Oshkosh Truck NYSE: OSK, is a manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies for defense, industrial and fire emergency applications. It is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and employs about 7,000 people worldwide in five countries. Corporation, a developer and producer of heavy-duty on and off road trucks. After retiring from Oshkosh in 1998, Dr. Goodson became an Adjunct Professor at the University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. Business School, teaching operations management. He was a director of the Executive Officer Association of American Industrial Partners, a private equity firm, from 1998 to 2005. "We are extremely pleased that Gene has accepted our offer to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer," said George Boyadjieff, Chairman of the Board and interim CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "The board of directors believes that Gene's extensive experience in leading manufacturing companies and his proven executive management skills will enable Southwall to successfully execute its corporate strategies for profitability and growth." About Southwall Technologies Inc. Southwall Technologies Inc., designs and produces thin film products that selectively absorb, reflect or transmit light. Southwall products are used in a number of automotive, electronic display and architectural glass products to enhance optical and thermal performance characteristics, improve user comfort and reduce energy costs. Southwall is an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001:2000-certified manufacturer and sells advanced thin film coatings to over 25 countries around the world. Southwall's customers include Audi, BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. , DaimlerChrysler, Hewlett-Packard, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsui Chemicals, Peugeot-Citroen, Philips, Pilkington, Renault, Saint-Gobain Sekurit, and Volvo. |
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