Mr Kyper brings with him almost four decades of experience of intellectual property from K&L Gates, and will be responsible for managing the legal affairs of the company and its subsidiaries, as well as handle a variety of other corporate duties.

Company president, Jim Greenleaf commented on the addition of Mr Kyper: “Jim is a terrific lawyer who knows our company and its technology, and it will be great to have him working with us full time.”

Mr McConnell on the other hand, brings almost two decades of marketing, sales and business experience from his previous positions at Kennametal, and will now be responsible for managing all of the company’s global sales and marketing operations. He succeeds David Rydbom, vice president of sales and marketing, when he retires at the end of the year.

On Mr McConnell’s appointment, Mr Greenleaf commented: “Bernie is an outstanding business leader who is very well-respected throughout our industry, and we are excited to have him on board.” The company is fortunate to have someone with his skills, industry knowledge and global experience, he added.