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 GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. — December 6, 2007 — Al Petit, President of Taylor Made Systems, has announced the promotion of Mike Harkey to Director of Quality Assurance.
“Mike has over 30 years of quality assurance experience in the automotive industry and seven-plus years in the marine industry. This promotion exemplifies Taylor Made Systems’ commitment to our customers and the delivery of superior products,” said Petit. Harkey served for over seven years as quality assurance manager at Taylor Made Systems’ Kendallville, Ind. operation and provided additional support to the Payne, Ohio facility. Previously, Harkey had been the quality assurance manager at Ishikawa Gasket in Bowling Green, Ohio — a tier-one automotive OEM supplier. In that capacity he played a key role in the successful implementation and upkeep of an ISO/TS16949 quality system. He has an associate degree in industrial management and automotive diagnostics. “With his depth of knowledge and experience, I have no doubt Mike will successfully assist us in maintaining ISO9001/2000 compliance at each of our seven North American facilities,” said Petit. “I’m also confident that he will provide the leadership to streamline our associate training programs for congruity across all facilities and to fully integrate new product introductions with prototyping capabilities and production processes. All of this helps to guarantee that Taylor Made Systems will remain a world class supplier to the marine industry for years to come.” A member of the Taylor Made Group, Inc.®, Taylor Made Systems is based in Gloversville, N.Y. Together with its partner companies, Trend Marine Products Ltd. and WaterBonnet Mfg., Inc., Taylor Made Systems is the world’s largest manufacturer of marine glazing systems and the acknowledged leader in framed-glass windshield technology for powerboats. Other marine product lines include hatches, doors, window systems, portlights and canvas boat tops. The company also supplies glass products for a variety of architectural, agricultural and industrial applications. Headquartered in Gloversville, N.Y., the Taylor Made Group, Inc. has 100 years of experience as one of the recreational marine industry’s largest, most diversified suppliers to boatbuilders and the aftermarket. The Taylor Made Group includes Taylor Made Products, Taylor Made Systems, Taylorbrite LLC, Taylor Made Glass Systems, Taylor Made Overseas, LLC, Trend Marine Products Ltd. and WaterBonnet Mfg., Inc. The Group operates 14 facilities in the United States, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico. Employing more than 1,500 associates, its products are distributed through a worldwide distribution network. For sales inquiries, contact Taylor Made Systems by phone, +1 518-773-0636 or by e-mail, tms@taylormarine.com. Visit our Website at www.taylormarine.com.
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