Absolute Machine Tools Inc., Lorain, Ohio, hired Jeff Sturtevant as general manager of the Mason Technical Center in Mason, Ohio. He will oversee all sales and operations for southern Ohio and Indiana, as well as Kentucky. He comes to Absolute Machine Tools from DMG Mori USA, Hoffman Estates, Ill., where he was vice president in charge of operations in Ohio and Kentucky for sales, engineered solutions, service and parts. Sturtevant began his career in 1979 as a machine operator and programmer at Ingersoll Milling Machine Co. He joined Cincinnati Milacron in 1985 as sales engineer and later became vice president of APMD-national sales. Sturtevant next opened his own distributorship and contract machine shop specializing in machining stainless steel exhaust components for Tier 1 and 2 suppliers to automotive OEMs. After much of that work moved overseas, he went to work for DMG America Inc., Itasca, Ill. Sturtevant joined Absolute Machine Tools in August and brings a unique perspective as a builder, distributor and user of machine tools.

"Joining Absolute and having the opportunity to work directly with founder Steve Ortner is an excellent fit for me," he said. "The ability to provide reliable, cost-effective technical solutions on proven machine platforms with the Absolute team is a winning combination for our customers. Stability is important to our customers, and Absolute Machine Tools has been a constant in this industry for the past 30 years."

"Absolute continues to be a solutions provider for manufacturers throughout the United States," said President and CEO Ortner. "Adding Jeff Sturtevant to our team further ensures our customers that Absolute Machine Tools is a resourceful and valuable solutions partner for U.S. manufacturers."