People, Plasces & Things
Mike Fogel has been named Product Manager for SCM Group North America Industrial Sales Team. Mr. Fogel will be responsible for Gabbiani, Mahros, Sergiani and Stefani product lines. SCM also announced that Sergio Castro has been named Product Manager. Mr. Castro will be responsible for the Morbidelli, REM and OMAL product lines.

MultiCam¨ Inc., a global CNC cutting system manufacturer, appointed Rick Burns graphic designer. He has over 15 years of experience creating brand value for Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies and non-profit organizations.

Ellsworth Adhesives announced the promotion of three distinguished leaders within the corporation. Roger Lee has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager - Specialty Chemicals Division, Jay Richardson appointed to Director of Sales Ð Engineering Sales Representative (ESR) Group and Andre Rivard has been named Eastern Region General Sales Manager.

Putnam Precision Molding, Inc. welcomed Gerald Hill as their new General Manager. Hill has extensive knowledge in all areas of manufacturing including tooling, engineering, production and maintenance.

Norplex-Micarta announced the appointment of Richard Chen to Project Manager at the companyÕs Postville, IA headquarters. Mr. ChenÕs responsibilities will include installing and reviewing the safety requirements of new equipment, identifying and implementing process improvements, and managing the day-today operational aspects of a project and its scope.

Charles G. G. Schmidt & Co., Inc. has been named the exclusive distributor in New Jersey for C. R. Onsrud Routers. This includes the complete selection of their American made CNC routers and the machine that changed routing forever, The Inverted Router.

In Memoriam
MultiCam¨ Inc. Creative Director Mark Allen, 50, passed away recently. The global CNC cutting system manufacturerÕs eight-year employee and talented artist lost his eight month battle with lung cancer. During this time, he continued to produce amazing work including the 2011 MultiCam greeting card.

ÒAll of us will miss Mark,Ó said Director of Sales and Marketing John Harris. ÒHe was a great team player, and his creative talent contributed significantly to both our corporate and Technology Center marketing programs.Ó

ÒMark was a great talent who had a lasting impact on everyoneÕs lives that he touched,Ó said President and General Manager Kris Hanchette. ÒHis passion, dedication and commitment to MultiCam helped grow the company to where we are today. MarkÕs ideas and creativity laid a solid foundation that will help with our continued success for many years to come.Ó