KENT, Wash., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Flow International
Corporation (Nasdaq: FLOW), the world's leading developer and supplier of
ultrahigh-pressure waterjet products, announced that it has appointed
Jeffrey L. Hohman as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the
newly created Waterjet Americas Division. When he joins Flow on November
1st, Hohman will be responsible for all of Flow's waterjet operations in
North and South America.
"We're very excited to welcome a person of Jeff Hohman's caliber and
experience to the company," said Stephen R. Light, Flow's President and
Chief Executive Officer. "In his role leading our newly created Waterjet
Americas Division, Jeff will report directly to me. He will provide
leadership and focus to Flow's ongoing efforts in the Americas to
accelerate our already rapid growth through new application development,
new product introduction for existing markets, and new service offerings,
while ensuring that we continue to earn the high level of customer
satisfaction we've achieved through our focus on enhancing the performance
of our existing customer base. Our unprecedented growth over the past few
years during which we have increased the installed base of Flow waterjet
cutting machines nearly 50%, as well as our optimism about our ability to
expand our existing markets and develop new ones, while also exploring new
areas for growth, requires that we add additional resources to Flow's
management team."
Hohman comes to Flow with a strong background in pump development and
manufacturing at IDEX (NYSE: IEX), a leading company in the fluid power
industry where has been resident of its Vancouver, WA-based MicroPump
division. At Flow, Hohman will oversee all of Waterjet Americas' standard
waterjet cutting systems, custom aerospace systems, ultra high pressure
water pumps and water management systems, aftermarket products, and special
applications development and equipment.
About Flow International
Flow International Corporation is the world's leading developer and
manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet cutting technology to
industries including automotive, aerospace, job shop, surface preparation,
and more. For more information, visit http://www.flowcorp.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to
future events or future financial performance that involve risks and
uncertainties. The words "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate,"
variations of such words and similar expressions identify forward-looking
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forward-looking. These statements are only predictions and actual results
could differ materially from those anticipated in these statements based on
a number of risk factors, including those set forth in the April 30, 2006
Flow International Corporation Form 10-K Report filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission and estimates of future productivity increases.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements that speak only as of the date of this announcement.
The Company is under no obligation, and does not intend, to update any
of the forward looking statements in this press release.
Contact: Flow Investor Relations
253-813-3286
SOURCE Flow International Corporation
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