AMETEK Names Robert J. Vogel Vice President & General Manager -- Thermal Management Systems

BERWYN, Pa., July 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced the appointment of Robert J. Vogel as Vice President and General Manager, Thermal Management Systems, within AMETEK Aerospace & Defense.   

"I am pleased that Bob has joined AMETEK Aerospace and Defense.  He brings over 20 years of General Management experience to AMETEK, including extensive experience in the aerospace and defense industry.  We expect him to play a key role in the continued growth and success of our Thermal Management Systems business," commented Frank S. Hermance, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Vogel joins AMETEK from Aeroflex, Inc. where he was the President of Aeroflex Test Solutions and was employed since 2001.  Prior to joining Aeroflex, Mr. Vogel was Vice President and General Manager with the Broadband Networks Division at Acterna – TCC / Dynatech.  He has also held a number of operational and management roles within Motorola/General Instrument specific to the Broadband Networks Division.

Mr. Vogel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University, a Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master's in Business Administration degree from St. Joseph's University. 

Corporate Profile

AMETEK is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electro-mechanical devices with annualized sales of $3.3 billion. AMETEK's Corporate Growth Plan is based on Four Key Strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions & Alliances, Global & Market Expansion and New Products. AMETEK's objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P MidCap 400 and the Russell 1000 Indices.

Forward-looking Information

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SOURCE AMETEK, Inc.