EWI Names Two Vice Presidents

Harvey Castner and Phil Weisenbach Accept Positions as Vice Presidents and Officers of the Board

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 16 -- EWI announced today that Harvey Castner and Phil Weisenbach have been named as Vice Presidents of the company and appointed as Officers to its Board. Weisenbach also assumed the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer.

Harvey Castner was elected Vice President of the company's Government Program Office. Harvey continues to be responsible for Government sales and the operation of EWI's Navy Joining Center. This follows Harvey's recent professional accomplishments as an American Welding Society (AWS) Fellow and recipient of the National Meritorious Award and the Health and Safety Award from AWS.

Phil Weisenbach was promoted to Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from his previous position as Director of Engineering Operations and Industrial Sales. This position formally combines his responsibilities for these divisions of the company.

Henry Cialone, President and CEO of EWI stated, "These promotions acknowledge the contributions Harvey and Phil have made to the company. Both have demonstrated great leadership in improving the company's performance and service quality."

About EWI

Based in Columbus, Ohio, EWI is North America's leading engineering and technology organization dedicated to welding and materials joining. EWI's staff provides materials joining assistance, contract research, consulting services and training to over 3,300 member company locations representing world-class leaders in the aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, government, heavy manufacturing, medical and electronics industries. For more information, please visit www.ewi.org.