The NanoSteel (R) Company, a leader in nano structured steel materials design, announced that Mr Craig Parsons has joined the company as president of the automotive business.
Based in the company's new metro Detroit office, he will lead NanoSteel's automotive initiatives and drive adoption of the company's new Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) sheet across the industry.
Mr Parsons, with more than 20 years of experience in global supply chain solutions, manufacturing processes and new product development, is an expert in automotive parts and production. Through executive leadership roles at Gestamp and Noble International, Parsons is widely recognized for bringing leading light-weighting steel technologies such as laser welded blanks and tubes, roll-forming and hot-stamping to automotive OEMs.
Mr Parsons holds a B.S. from Eastern Michigan University, an M.S. from Michigan State University and an MBA from the University of Detroit.
Mr David Paratore president and CEO said "Bringing in someone of Craig's level and accomplishment represents a significant milestone for the company as we work to introduce our AHSS sheet steel across the automotive sector. Craig's successful track record and unique combination of skills will be integral to our overall growth strategy as we transition from sheet steel production trials and validation to working with our customers on specific commercial applications for automotive structural parts and components."
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http://www.steelguru.com/international_news/NanoSteel_names_Mr_Parsons_as_president_of_automotive_business/295015.html
