Dimensional metrology equipment manufacturer and member of the worldwide Mahr Group, Mahr Inc., Providence, R.I., announced that Karen Gardner joined the company as director of human resources. Gardner has over 26 years of human resources experience, most recently as the human resources manager at Instron, which is in the materials testing industry.

In her new role, Gardner will report to John Robinson, CFO, who said, "We are very pleased to welcome Karen. She has a diversified background in human resources and will be a great asset to our senior management team."