Arnold Magnetic Technologies, a manufacturer of magnets, electric motors and precision thin metals, announced the promotion of Brian Prodin, CPSM, to chief operations officer.
Brian Prodin has more than 35 years of manufacturing industry experience. His career began at Ford Motor Company in manufacturing and applications engineering, followed by progressive leadership roles in program management and business development with automotive component suppliers. He later joined Plastic Omnium Clean Energy Systems as director for North American sales and program management, subsequently being appointed to oversee purchasing and supply chain functions across Europe and the Americas. Most recently, he served as Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations, for the Motorized Manufacturing Group of BrandSafway. Brian earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Michigan Technological University and an M.S. in engineering management from Wayne State University in Detroit.
“Brian’s leadership marks an exciting new chapter for Arnold,” said company CEO Matt Blake.
“His vision and deep commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and customer success will ensure we not only build on Arnold’s 130-year legacy, but also accelerate growth and strengthen the trusted partnerships that define our future.”
Based in Rochester, N.Y., Arnold manufactures engineered solutions for specialty applications and end-markets that include aerospace and defense, general industrial, motorsport, oil and gas, medical and energy. The company produces engineered magnetic assemblies in addition to high-performance permanent magnets, precision foil products and highly loaded composites for motors, generators, sensors and other systems and components.
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