Abrasive Technology announces it has increased the strength of its leadership team. Bart Carter has joined the company and will be responsible for sales and marketing. He will relocate to Abrasive Technology's Lewis Center, Ohio, corporate offices.

Carter brings more than 25 years of industrial market experience focused on delivering value to distributors and creating cost savings through productivity improvements for end users. In his new role, Carter will use that experience to continue Abrasive Technology's objective of offering high-quality, precision engineered diamond and CBN product solutions to meet customer challenges.

Carter holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Akron and a Master of business administration degree from Kent State University. He is currently chairman of the Industrial Supply Association.