4/5/2010
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Valeriano, Friel Lead Industrial Fasteners Institute
Larry Valeriano
Larry Valeriano of California Screw Products Corp. is the new chair of the Industrial Fasteners Institute and Jennifer Johns Friel, Mid West Fabricating Co., is the new vice chair.
Valeriano started in the fastener industry in 1983 as a machinist at aerospace manufacturer FIT Inc. He joined California Screw in 1985.
Four years ago Valeriano and two other employees bought Paramount, CA-based California Screw from the original owners. Valeriano is now president.
The aerospace manufacturer has 57 employees and has grown from $8 million in annual sales in 2005 to $21 million in 2008.
Valeriano succeeds Edward Plomer Jr. of ITW Shakeproof/Anchor/Medalist.
Friel is following in the footsteps of her father, David Johns, who was IFI chair in 1993-94, and husband Michael Friel, who chaired the IFI in 2005-06.
Division leaders are:
Division I/Industrial: Preston Boyd, Hill Fastener, chair.
Division II/Aerospace: Pat Wells, Young Engineers, chair; Donny Autry, Maclean-ESNA, vice chair.
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Division III/Automotive: Pete Baenen, Kamax LP, chair; David Hebert, SFS Intec, vice chair.
New board members are: John Grabner, Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co. – Division I; Ross Wambolt, Monogram Aerospace – Division II; and Mark Quebbeman, Semblex Corp. – Division III. ©2010 GlobalFastenerNews.com
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