Practical Welding Today - July/August 2010

Genesis Systems Group hires
two administration personnel

Genesis Systems Group, an independent robotic workcell integrator in Davenport, Iowa, has announced two staff appointments.

Chuck Keibler has been named executive vice president—business development. In this role, he is accountable for all aspects of business development, client discovery, service, and training. He also administers the company’s web of domestic partner relationships, taking in all supplier partners, OEMs, and distributors.

Pat Pollock has been appointed to COO. He is responsible for all aspects of the domestic and global delivery system, quality, and cost performance. He also is developing the method to measure and report the company’s operating performance.

Hypertherm forms nonprofit
foundation

Hypertherm, a designer and manufacturer of plasma cutting systems in Hanover, N.H., has established the HOPE (Hypertherm Owners’ Philanthropic Endeavors) Foundation.

The foundation continues the efforts of the company’s philanthropy team by working to partner with nonprofit organizations and engage in activities that strengthen and create sustainable, positive change in the community and environment.

Hypertherm will fund the foundation with a yearly donation. In addition, as a nonprofit entity, the foundation can accept donations, invest funds, and grow the amount of money available for giving. A team of associates will continue to make funding decisions.