GF Machining Solutions, Lincolnshire, Ill., named Stephan Swanson as its new head of sales in the Central region of the United States, according to a Feb. 27 news release. In this new post, Swanson will further enhance GF Machining Solutions' sales, service and support presence in the territory, which includes 15 states.

Swanson will oversee sales in the region for the company's milling, EDM, micro-machining, additive, laser texturing, and automation and tooling solution product offerings. This product portfolio serves customers in the aerospace, energy, automotive, medical, information communication technologies (ICT), oil/gas and other industries. Swanson also will be responsible for ensuring that customers receive top-notch technical training, applications engineering support and assistance with turnkey projects.

"We are thrilled to have Stephan as part of our team," said Karl Kleppek, director of business development for GF Machining Solutions. "He brings a solid background of excellent customer service and support plus strong technical skills that will help customers in his territory become more productive and profitable."

Prior to joining GF Machining Solutions, Swanson was national sales manager of Nomura at Gosinger Inc. His previous experience also includes positions as sales manager of Bumotec at Starrag Group and as a product manager at Tornos SA.