KENT, Wash., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Flow International
Corporation (Nasdaq: FLOW), the world's leading developer and manufacturer
of industrial waterjet machines used for cutting and cleaning applications
around the world, today announced the appointment of Theresa Signorini
Treat to the position of Vice President Human Resources. Ms. Treat will
report directly to Stephen Light, Flow's President and Chief Executive
Officer. Based in Flow's Kent, Washington headquarters, Ms. Treat will be
responsible for all matters related to the Company's global organizational
growth and development required to facilitate Flow's achievement of its
strategic plans.
"Flow has experienced a period of unprecedented expansion as increasing
numbers of customers around the world recognize the productivity gains
available through implementation of our waterjet technology," said Stephen
Light. "This rapid expansion creates an opportunity for us to upgrade the
capabilities of our personnel throughout the Company as we train existing
teams, and as we recruit and develop the required additional personnel. I
am delighted we've been able to attract a person of Theresa's
accomplishments and energy to help lead this expansion. Her background in
identifying and attracting high performing talent to the organizations
she's served will have a rapid positive impact on our processes and
resources."
Prior to joining Flow, Ms. Treat was Vice President of Human Resources
at Cutter & Buck, Inc., and has more than 20 years of experience in human
resources, serving at Onvia, Inc., Pointshare, Inc., Nextlink
Communications, and Horizon Airlines. She also served as a labor negotiator
for employees in the state of Alaska from 1983 to 1990. Ms. Treat has a
master's degree in labor and industrial relations and a bachelor's degree
in industrial and organizational psychology, both from the University of
Illinois.
Ms. Treat replaces Rick Nicholson who has left the Company.
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 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
statements but their absence does not mean that the statement is not
forward-looking. These statements include, but are not limited to the
expected impact of Ms. Treat's background on the Company. 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. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this letter.
Contact: Flow Investor Relations
253-813-3286
SOURCE Flow International Corporation
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