Precision Drive Systems LLC, Bessemer City, N.C., a global provider of high-speed precision spindle motors, support and spindle repair, promoted Calvin Stiles to national sales manager. Stiles’ previous title was Market Development Manager. In his new capacity, he will oversee the company’s North American marketing program, marketing analyses, strategic planning and coordination of sales efforts.
“With more than 20 years of experience in the CNC industry, Calvin Stiles is an ideal choice to address Precision Drive Systems’ ability to repair any spindle make or model,” said Bob Barone, Vice President of Precision Drive Systems. “Calvin possesses a tremendous breadth of knowledge regarding machining, processing and application projects. He understands how unique PDS' capabilities are in the marketplace and how best to leverage those assets in the company’s messaging strategy.”
Stiles holds an MBA in International Business from Gardner-Webb University. He began his career in 1999 as an Operations Supervisor for Holzma US, then a division of Stiles Machinery, Inc. He first joined Precision Drive Systems in 2015 as an Inside Sales and Marketing Manager. Following a stint at Protech-International as VP of Operations, he returned to PDS in 2017 as Marketing Development Manager.
Related Glossary Terms
- computer numerical control ( CNC)
computer numerical control ( CNC)
Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.
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