MoreMINNEAPOLIS-SICK Ltd., a producer of sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications and a factory, logistics and process automation company, has appointed Craig S. Smith as president of SICK Ltd. in Canada.
Smith is senior leader with proven sales, marketing and operations experience in both the manufacturing and industrial automation business. He comes to SICK from Siemens Water Technologies, a subsidiary of Siemens Canada Ltd. He has also held positions of leadership at Omron, Rockwell Automation and several other automation technology companies in Canada.
In his new position, Smith is responsible for all sales, marketing and operating activities within SICK’s factory, logistics and process automation business segments in Canada, including strategic planning, business development, and improving operating efficiencies.
“We are fortunate to have someone who has extensive experience in managing technical sales, systems integration, and operations for industrial automation joining our company,” says Rob Barniskis, chief financial officer at SICK. “We are confident that Craig’s expertise will better position our Canadian subsidiary for further growth.”
Smith is a graduate of McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. He received a degree in electrical engineering and management. He has also completed extensive professional development coursework, including an executive educational program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
For more information, visit www.sickusa.com.
Smith is senior leader with proven sales, marketing and operations experience in both the manufacturing and industrial automation business. He comes to SICK from Siemens Water Technologies, a subsidiary of Siemens Canada Ltd. He has also held positions of leadership at Omron, Rockwell Automation and several other automation technology companies in Canada.
In his new position, Smith is responsible for all sales, marketing and operating activities within SICK’s factory, logistics and process automation business segments in Canada, including strategic planning, business development, and improving operating efficiencies.
“We are fortunate to have someone who has extensive experience in managing technical sales, systems integration, and operations for industrial automation joining our company,” says Rob Barniskis, chief financial officer at SICK. “We are confident that Craig’s expertise will better position our Canadian subsidiary for further growth.”
Smith is a graduate of McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. He received a degree in electrical engineering and management. He has also completed extensive professional development coursework, including an executive educational program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
For more information, visit www.sickusa.com.
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