MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Actuant Corporation (NYSE:ATU) today announced the appointment of
Kenneth C. Bockhorst as Executive Vice President, Energy Segment. Ken
replaces Brian Kobylinski who was recently named President and Chief
Operating Officer of Jason Industries, Inc.
Ken most recently served as business unit leader of Actuant’s Hydratight
business since October 2014. Hydratight, comprising approximately
two-thirds of Actuant’s Energy Segment revenues, provides maintenance
related joint integrity products and services, maximizing safety and
improving operational efficiency of existing energy assets. Ken joined
Actuant in 2011 as global operations leader for the Enerpac business.
Prior to Actuant, he held product management and operational leadership
roles at IDEX Corporation (from 2007-2011) and Eaton Corporation (from
1991-2007).
Randy Baker, Chief Executive Officer of Actuant stated, “I am pleased to
recognize and reward the contributions Ken has made over the past five
years by elevating him to the position of Executive Vice President of
the Energy Segment. He has a demonstrated track record of building
strong customer relationships and motivated business teams, driving
sales growth, executing robust operational excellence initiatives and
improving profitability. I am confident that he will make instrumental
contributions as we continue to build a premier global enterprise.”
About Actuant
Actuant Corporation is a diversified industrial company serving
customers from operations in more than 30 countries. The Actuant
businesses are leaders in a broad array of niche markets including
branded hydraulic tools and solutions, specialized products and services
for energy markets and highly engineered position and motion control
systems. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Actuant trades on the NYSE under the symbol
ATU. For further information on Actuant and its businesses, visit the
Company's website at www.actuant.com.
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Released April 12, 2016