December 03, 2008

Gallatin Steel announces promotion of GM

Gallatin Steel has announced that Mr John Volmer has been promoted to general manager of hot rolling, replacing Mr Denis Desjardin who resigned in 2007.

Mr Volmer will have responsibility for all day to day operations in the company's rolling mill department and will be reporting directly to Gallatin Steel's president, Don Daily.

Volmer holds a degree in computer integrated manufacturing engineering technology. Prior to joining Gallatin Steel in 1994, He worked for General Electric Aircraft Engines

Mr daily said that "Mr John brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and is a valued addition to Gallatin Steel's senior management team.”

Gallatin Steel is located in Ghent and is a flat-rolled carbon steel producer and employs 450 associates.