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SPD Technologies Names Biancamano Manager, International Marketing
John Biancamano recently joined SPD Technologies as manager- international marketing. In his new position he will be responsible for all international marketing and program development on behalf of SPD's line of military circuit breakers, switchgear and battery monitoring systems.
Kvaerner-Moss, Inc. Appoints James Victory
Kvaerner-Moss, Inc., the United States representative of Kvaerner Industrier A/S, has announced the appointment of James J. Victory as vice president. Mr. Victory will be responsible for the development and management of programs to increase the
Floating Doughnut Crane Shown At Shugart Crane Conference
The introduction and demonstration of the revolutionary new Floating Doughnut Crane (shown above) was held recently as part of a dav-long floating crane symposium hosted by Shugart Manufacturing, Inc., with the cooperation of American Hoist and Derrick Company,
Detroit Diesel Allison Names Karl Gierman
Karl E. Gierman has been named manager of industrial and marine sales for Diesel Operations, Detroit Diesel Allison. Mr. Gierman's appointment was announced by Chester B. Clum, DDA general sales manager. A 1952 industrial engineering graduate of General Motors Institute, Mr.
Roger Ffooks Appointed European Representative For J.J. Henry Firm
J.J. Henry Co., Inc. of New York City, one of the leading naval architects in the U.S., recently announced the appointment of Roger C. Ffooks of London as the company's European representative. J.J. Henry Co. has engaged for many years in the
New Systems Monitor Fuel Efficiency- Literature Available
Throughout the world, shipping companies are converting to less powerful but more efficient propulsion, switching to diesels, or striving to get a better handle on fuel consumption in both diesel engines and steam turbines. A New O r l e a n s - b a s e d technology company,
Webb Institute Receives $25,000 Grant From The Teagle Foundation
Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, the oldest four-year naval architecture undergraduate institution in the U.S., recently announced receiving a $25,000 grant from The Teagle Foundation, Inc. Institute officials said that the grant will be used
Todd Marine Systems Offers New Brochure On Combustion Technology
A new four-page brochure on the efficient combustion of marine fuels is being offered by Todd Marine Systems, a company that brings to the marine world the amalgamation of combustion technologies from the United States and Europe through the recent merging of Todd Combustion, Inc.
Blair M. Kerr Named VP For Business Development At IMODCO
Blair M. Kerr, long identified in a management capacity with IMODCO, the pioneer offshore marine terminal company, has been named to the newly created position of vice president-business development. He was m a n a g i n g d i r e c t o r - IMODCO Limited,
Gordon R. White Forms Bulk Handling Associates
Gordon R. White has announced the forming of a new company, Bulk Handling Associates, in which he will function as president. The new company's activity will focus on the bulk materials handling needs of the marine industry and the pulp and paper industry.