Eye on People

Frank Klingemann was appointed to manage the Industry division at Schuler, overseeing the automated mechanical ProgDie and transfer presses. An engineer, Klingemann has 30 years of experience, including with Kuka and HLS Engineering Group GmbH.

Gordon Kushner, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary for ECI Software Solutions, was recognized as a 2020 Top 50 Corporate Counsel Award winner at the OnConferences Icon Awards program. The Top 50 list is based on peer recognition of performance, impact and contributions to the legal profession.

HGG Profiling Equipment, Medina, Ohio, appointed Michelle Cooper as customer account manager for the Americas. Cooper supports HGG regional managers with quotations, purchase order processing and invoicing; and supports customers with inventory management and spare parts acquisition.

After a 50-year career in sheet metal fabrication, Paul LeTang, press brake product manager and bending guru for Bystronic Inc., has retired. He spent seven years with Bystronic, serving as a knowledgeable resource for bending in the sheet metal fabrication industry.

Global Shop Solutions, The Woodlands, Texas, celebrated 15 years of service to ERP software customers under the leadership of financial and operations service manager Greg Bean. He led the creation of the company’s Fast Response team.

Timesavers LLC, a maker of finishing equipment, has hired Jarid Hockert as marketing manager. He will develop and execute strategic marketing plans, administer the marketing budget and expand Timesavers digital presence.