New Hires 2015

NEWS RELEASE

Subject: ND Industries, Inc., Personnel Hires
Date:   October 22, 2015

ND Industries, Inc., an industry leader in fastener adhesive and sealant material development and processing, is pleased to announce the following additions to its staff:

Tom Lipinski, has joined ND Vibra-Tite as the Vice President of Sales. Tom comes to Vibra-Tite with 31 years Loctite/Henkel experience.  In his last position with Henkel, he served as Director, New Business Development where he was responsible for new business in the Appliance and HVAC market segment.  He managed eleven focused account managers with indirect responsibility for 172 sales people. Besides his stellar track record and previous success, Tom brings his contagious enthusiasm and innovative thinking to our growing organization.

Prasad Ramawickrama is ND’s new IT Director and will be working at the ND Resource Center in Troy, MI.  Having previously served as Director of Corporate Operations, Director of Information Systems and Accounting at his previous job for over 19 years, he brings a practical business focus to the IT group. His extensive knowledge of business automation, ERP systems, and customer support will allow him to assist in many different areas of the company.

Tim Cross will serve as the Midwestern Fastener Processing Division General Manager.  Tim comes to ND with a vast knowledge of engineering and plant management experience and was most recently employed at Swagelok Company and Sam Dong Ohio, Inc.  Bill Shirley will impart his years of dedicated ND experience to Tim.

John Sundstrom is the new Account Manager for ND’s Northbrook, IL division.  He comes to ND with a vast knowledge of fasteners previously working for a Rockford, IL fastener manufacturer.