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Armco Restructures Western Steel Division Into Three Groups
Armco recently restructured its Western Steel Division into three operating divisions — Southwestern Steel, Midwestern Steel, and Manufactured Products. The reorganization is a further step in Armco's strategy to establish autonomous business units.
Union Mechling Corp. Elects Smail President —Mechling Chairman
F.A. Mechling has been elected chairman of the board of directors of Union Mechling Corporation, barge transportation subsidiary of Dravo Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa. Richard F. Smail was elected to succeed Mr. Mechling as president and chief executive officer of Union Mechling.
Second Occidental Tug/Barge Unit Christened At Avondale Yard
Christening c e r e m o n i e s were held recently at Avondale Shipyards, Inc. for the integrated tug/ barge unit Oxy Producer (shown at right), a 41,500-dwt liquid chemical and petroleum tanker, which was built for a subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum Corporation.
International Paint Appoints Two Specialists In Coatings
John M. Wise, general manager of the Protective Coatings Division of International Paint Co., Inc., has announced the appointment of Jack Voyles and Al Ellis as engineering specialists. Formerly chief engineer of coatings sales for AMF Tuboscope, Mr.
International Paint Announces Promotions And Appointments
Wm. Norman Duncan, vice president and general sales manager of International Paint Company, East and Gulf Coasts, has announced the promotion of three sales representatives and the appointment of a new technical assistant. George G. Robinson has
International Paint Names Cole And Bluffin
John M. Wise, general manager of the Protective Coatings Division of International Paint Company, Inc., has announced the appointment of John S. Cole as manager, Southwest District sales. Formerly with Noury Chemical Co., Mr. Cole has 16 years of experience in the chemical industry,
Union Mechling Corp. Appoints David Gladwell
David M. Gladwell was named manager, customer services for Union Mechling Corporation, the subsidiary barge line of Dravo Corporation. He is succeeded as assistant to the vice president, sales, by Michael R. Marlier. Mr. Gladwell j o i n e d Union Mechling Corporation in 1976.