Ametek Makes 3 Executive Appointments

DAVIS, Calif., Jul 29, 2008 (ASCRIBE NEWS via COMTEX) -- AME | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Ametek announced the appointment of John Wesley Hardin as President, Electronic Instruments.

Hardin currently serves as Senior VP - Aerospace and Defense. Robert W. Chlebek, President, Electronic Instruments, has announced his intention to retire at the end of 2008 after eleven years of service in that role.

Hardin will be replaced by Jeffrey A. Beck, who currently serves as VP and General Manager of Ametek's Power Systems and Instruments Division. Tony J. Ciampitti, currently Division VP and Business Unit Manager of our Upstream Oil and Gas business unit, will replace Beck.

"It is my pleasure to announce the promotion of these three individuals as they take on greater management roles for the Company. We have been very focused on growing the talent base of the Company and these internal promotions demonstrate the depth of our management talent," said Frank S. Hermance, Ametek Chairman and CEO.

Hardin joined Ametek in 1998 as Director of Sales and Marketing for the Dixson Division. In May 2000 he was named Business Unit Manager for the Division's Heavy Vehicle business and in January 2001 was named VP and General Manager of the Dixson Division. In 2003, Hardin was named VP and General Manager - Aerospace and Defense and in 2004 was named a Senior VP.

Jeffrey A. Beck has been named Senior VP - Aerospace and Defense, replacing Wes Hardin.

"Since joining Ametek, Jeff has led our Power Systems and Instruments business to sustained growth in sales and profitability, successfully combining organic growth, acquisitions and geographic expansion," Hermance said. "He is well prepared to take on the new challenge of continuing the strong growth in our Aerospace business."

Beck joined Ametek in 2004 as VP and General Manager, Power Systems and Instruments Division. Prior to joining Ametek, Beck was with Danaher Corp., where he held a variety of sales and general management positions. His final position, prior to joining Ametek, was President, Danaher Precision Systems Division.

"I am also pleased to announce Tony Ciampitti's promotion to VP and General Manager of our Power Systems and Instruments Division," Hermance said. "Tony has done a great job managing the Upstream Oil and Gas Instruments Business Unit, and previously led our Power Instruments Business Unit. He is well prepared to take on this new challenge."

Ciampitti joined Ametek Process and Analytical Instruments Division in 1997 as a Technical Support Engineer and in 1998 was named a Regional Sales Manager.

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