Lincoln Electric Promotes David J.
Nangle to Executive Vice President
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LECO) announced today the
promotion of David J. Nangle to Executive Vice President of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
effective July 19, 2018. This is in addition to his role as President of The Harris Products
Group segment (“Harris”).
As President of Harris, Mr. Nangle has
successfully expanded the Harris® brand
through product innovations and has advanced
operational excellence through extensive
lean and environmental, health and safety
(EH&S) initiatives. His organizations’ efforts
have resulted in a significant improvement in
segment profitability and operational efficiency
in the last five years. Harris’ achievements
have been recognized internally with numerous
Chairman Awards, as well as by Industry
Week for their prestigious, nationwide Best
Plants competition.
“Dave’s strong leadership has been invaluable
in advancing Harris towards commercial and
operational excellence,” stated Christopher L.
Mapes, Lincoln Electric’s Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer. “Today’s announcement
recognizes Dave’s successful track record and the
value he has created for all of our stakeholders.”
Mr. Nangle joined Lincoln Electric in 1979 and
held numerous sales management positions with
increasing responsibility. In 1999, he was appointed
President of the Company’s Harris Calorific
subsidiary and in 2003, was appointed as President
of the Company’s retail subsidiary, WCTA LLC. He
was also elected President of J.W. Harris Co. in 2005.
Mr. Nangle holds a bachelor’s degree in business
administration from Roanoke College and an MBA
from California State University, Fresno.
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TUBE NEWS August 2018