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54 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News ESAB Names News Training Manager Andy Blanchard, president and CEO of ESAB Welding and Cutting Products North America has announced the pro- motion of Jeff Hoffart to senior vice president and general manager for ESAB's Florence operations. In his new position, Hoffart will be responsible for Equipment, Cutting and Steel Industry Product businesses and assume profit and loss accountability for their Florence, South Carolina operations. "Jeff has exhibited exceptional leader- ship skills as we continue to meld our business units into a cohesive team," Blanchard said. "His proven strategic planning capabilities are an asset to ESAB and point to our commitment to strengthen our foothold in North America." Most recently senior vice president of strategic marketing and R & D North America, Hoffart has been with ESAB for 21 years. He holds a BS degree in Welding Engineering Technology from LeTourneau University and has worked in each of ESAB's five product divisions — equipment, filler metals, cutting machines, automation and steel industry products. Jeff and his family are at home in Florence. Wooster Extends Product Line Wooster Hydrostatics announced the addition of the Denison Hydraulics Product Line to their inventory of remanufactured and serviceable prod- ucts. In addition to the Denison product line, Wooster Hydrostatics also services, stocks and rebuilds Rexroth, Brueninghaus, Hydromatik, Uchida, Lohman and Stolterfoht, Calzoni, Dynapower, Vickers, OilGear and Hydrokraft products. Wooster also announced the purchase of Fluid Power Solutions. The purchase will expand the company goal to become more diversified in the Fluid Power Marketplace. This purchase com- pliments Wooster Hydrostatics Inc. a worldwide leader in the servicing and rebuilding market of hydraulic pumps, motors and accessories. Fluid Power Solutions of Hilliard, Ohio, is a full service distribution company and a leader in the design and build of hydraulic power systems. Circle 50 on Reader Service Card UKAS Strengthens Leadership The United Kingdom Accreditation Service has announced the appointment of a leading maritime busi- ness specialist to represent the Society of Maritime Industries on its Policy Advisory Committee. John Southerden, Business WACO Products, Inc. WACO Products, Inc. G31G33G33G30G20G4BG6EG65G63G68G74G20G41G76G65G6EG75G65G20G2DG20G42G61G6CG74G69G6DG6FG72G65G2C G4DG44 G32G31G32G32G39 Phone: 410-242-1000 - Fax: 410-247-4890 G45G6DG61G69G6CG3AG20G73G61G6CG65G73G40G77G61G63G6FG70G72G6FG64G75G63G74G73G2EG63G6FG6DG20G2DG20G77G77G77G2EG77G61G63G6FG70G72G6FG64G75G63G74G73G2EG63G6FG6DG20 Your Complete Marine Product Supplier For: Gangways, Accommodation Ladders, Inclined, Vertical and Side Ladders, Treads, Grating, Battens, Replacement Parts and More. Circle 287 on Reader Service Card Circle 258 on Reader Service Card Circle 206 on Reader Service Card Hoffart Southerden MR MARCH 2005 #7 (49-56).qxd 3/1/2005 4:56 PM Page 6
