GWS Tool Group named Michael Keener as an application specialist. Keener has specialized in the automotive sectorfor 17 years both in engineering special tool designs and in implementing new manufacturing lines at the U.S. big three automotive manufacturers. Along with his experience working with the automotive customers, he has been resolving many types of tooling issues at the spindle in facilities around the US and Mexico.

In this new role, Keener, a 31-year industry veteran, is responsible for supporting GWS distributors and key metalworking customers in the application of GWS high-performance cutting tool solutions. Cutting tools from GWS include both standard and purpose-built tooling, such as end mills, form tools, step tools, drills, reamers, taps, PCD tipped tooling along with countless variations of special turning inserts.

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