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Carpenter Technology Announces New President and CEO
Jun. 8, 2010 Carpenter Technology Corp. announced the selection of William A. Wulfsohn as the company’s new President and CEO.
Wulfsohn, who brings more than 25 years of experience with world class companies to his new role, will replace Gregory A. Pratt, who is currently serving as interim CEO and President. Pratt will continue to serve Carpenter as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
A member of the Carpenter Board of Directors since April 2009, Wulfsohn previously served as Senior Vice President, Industrial Coatings for PPG Industries, with responsibility for automotive original-equipment and industrial and packaging coatings, as well as Asia/Pacific and previously, Europe. Prior to joining PPG, he worked as a Vice President for Honeywell International and in a range of positions for Morton International/Rohm & Haas.
“Throughout Bill’s career, he has been a leader at companies known for innovative technology and best-in-class processes,” commented Pratt. “He has the experience, skill and commitment to help Carpenter achieve our vision for the future. Bill’s demonstrated leadership skills, strategic insights and international expertise from across manufacturing sectors support the company’s core growth strategies.”
Wulfsohn earned a chemical engineering degree from University of Michigan and received a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University.
“Carpenter has maintained a strong financial and industry position over its 125 year history,” said Wulfsohn. “I am honored to be a part of this great company, and look forward to our exciting future; one in which we have the opportunity to grow our presence across the world and expand the breadth of our offerings to diverse industries – from aerospace, energy and medical devices to automotive and beyond.”
Carpenter is a leading international producer and distributor of specialty alloys including high temperature stainless steels, powder products, specialty tool and die steels, titanium alloys and superalloys. Carpenter provides materials solutions for the ever changing needs and most extreme challenges in the aerospace, industrial, medical, energy, automotive and consumer sectors.