Hagerstown, MD, December 7, 2010 – Cinetic Landis Corp. has appointed Chad Fugate to the position of Regional Manager for non-automotive accounts located in states east of the Mississippi River and Canada. The appointment was announced by Dwight Myers, Director of Business Development. Mr. Fugate will perform direct sales and supervise the activities of agents in the territory.
A Florida native, Mr. Fugate began his career in manufacturing management. He was most recently a regional sales representative for ProPress FX, Inc. Prior to that, he spent 10 years in various sales positions with Heidelberg USA. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of South Florida. He currently resides in Perkasie, Pennsylvania.
Cinetic Landis Corp. is a leading manufacturer of precision grinders and systems for a wide range of industrial market segments. Its product brands include Landis center-type cylindrical grinders, Landis Cincinnati centerless grinders and Landis Giustina double disc grinders. The company also provides comprehensive aftermarket services for grinding machines under its GrinderCareSM program for grinders produced by Landis, Cincinnati, Gardner, Besly, Goldcrown, Giustina, Norton and Warner & Swasey. Cinetic Landis Corp. also manufactures diamond and CBN cutting tools, conventional and superabrasive grinding wheels, and dressing tools under its CITCO and Gardner Abrasives operations.
Cinetic Landis is part of the global Fives Cinetic group of companies, world leaders in advanced manufacturing systems and technologies. More information can be found on the company’s website at www.fivesgroup.com/landis

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