James Siderits joins HAECO to lead sales/marketing for ergonomic manipulators

James Siderits has joined HAECO, a supplier of automatic glazing, glass setting and handling solutions, to lead sales and marketing for the Famatec ergonomic manipulator product line. Siderits has more than 10 years' experience in the machine tool industry as a manager of marketing communications, emerging business development and project management of strategic business initiatives for global manufacturing companies, according to an Oct. 20 release.

"James' professional background and personal experience growing up in a family-owned job-shop make him an ideal match for relating to our customer base, as we strive to increase penetration of our current markets and expand into related industries," said Jerry Henline, president of HAECO, in the release. "His responsibilities will include addressing the immediate needs of our customers, while helping set strategy and tactics for our company's growth."