STATESVILLE, N.C., June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kewaunee
Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ: KEQU) today announced that
Douglas J. Batdorff has joined the
Company as Vice President of Manufacturing Operations.
Mr. Batdorff will have responsibility for all of
Kewaunee's domestic manufacturing operations.
Mr. Batdorff has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering from Michigan State
University and a Master of Science in Manufacturing
Operations from Kettering University. Mr. Batdorff has
held various executive leadership positions throughout his career,
most recently with Legacy Cabinets, Inc. as Chief Operations
Officer. Prior to Legacy Cabinets, he was the Director of
Manufacturing for US Operations of Steelcase, having held various
management positions within Steelcase prior to that position.
"I am very excited to have Doug join our management team," said
Thomas D. Hull III, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Kewaunee Scientific. "His diverse
manufacturing background will help accelerate Kewaunee's
operational excellence journey as we invest in our capabilities to
improve our competitiveness in the marketplace."
About Kewaunee Scientific
Founded in 1906, Kewaunee Scientific Corporation is a recognized
global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of
laboratory, healthcare, and technical furniture products. The
Company's products include steel, wood, and laminate casework, fume
hoods, adaptable modular systems, moveable workstations,
stand-alone benches, biological safety cabinets, and epoxy resin
worksurfaces and sinks.
The Company's corporate headquarters are located in Statesville, North Carolina. Direct
sales offices are located in the United
States, India, and
Singapore. Three manufacturing facilities are located in
Statesville serving the domestic
and international markets, and one manufacturing facility is
located in Bangalore, India
serving the local and Asian markets. Kewaunee Scientific's
website is located at http://www.kewaunee.com.
Contact:
Donald T. Gardner III
704-871-3274
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