Turbodyne Expands Management
2 April 1998
Turbodyne Expands ManagementWOODLAND HILLS, Calif., April 2 -- Turbodyne Technologies Inc. today announced the addition of two key operations executives in order to accommodate its expanding manufacturing obligations. Michael F. Stautner has been named Executive Vice President, Operations, of Turbodyne Systems, Inc. He will oversee operations at Turbodyne Systems' main facility in Carpinteria, Ca., including manufacturing, purchasing, quality, facilities and business systems. Mr. Stautner's general management background will help effectively integrate the engineering and manufacturing of Turbodyne's products. Ronald Page has been named Operations Manager for Turbodyne's light metals division. Mr. Page will be active in operations management, quality systems, cost systems, cost control and marketing at manufacturing facilities in La Mirada, Ca. and Ensenada, Mexico. "Mike and Ron are seasoned professionals who bring extensive practical experience and results-oriented management skills to the Turbodyne team," said Walter Ware, President & CEO. "I have had the privilege of working with both Mike and Ron at other companies over the past 20 years, and am delighted that they have decided to join me at Turbodyne," Ware continued. Mr. Stautner is a proven manager with more than 25 years experience. He has a strong international operations background in the electronics, automotive and aerospace industries. During his tenure as Director of Advanced Manufacturing at Allied-Signal's Garrett Automotive, he was Project Manager for Turbocharger Integrated Manufacturing, with nine manufacturing facilities worldwide. Mr. Stautner was most recently Vice President of Manufacturing at ILSCO in Cincinnati, Ohio. Under his leadership, the company had record financial results, improved its on-time shipments by 54%, and was successfully ISO certified. He has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Business Administration. Mr. Page was previously Plant General Manager at a Tier One Automotive Corporation, where he managed a $70 million unit of an international supplier to the automotive industry. He was former Vice President and General Manager of Contouring Technology, Inc., where he propelled sales to an all-time high. Mr. Page has a Bachelor of Science degree and is completing his Master of Business Administration. He is a Certified Quality Trainer and Certified Supervisory Trainer. TURBODYNE TECHNOLOGIES INC. "Walter F. Ware" Walter F. Ware President & Chief Executive Officer Turbodyne's world wide web address is: http://www.turbodyne.com SOURCE Turbodyne Technologies Inc.