METHODS MACHINE TOOLS NAMES JOCHEN REICHERT AS NEW WESTERN REGIONAL TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER.

Mr. Jochen Reichert

SUDBURY, MA. U.S.A. (March 1, 2010) – Methods Machine Tools, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative precision machine tools, has selected Mr. Jochen Reichert for the position of Western Regional Technical Sales Manager. He will be covering the United States west of the Mississippi River, Mexico and Costa Rica.

“Jochen brings a unique skill set to Methods,” commented Mr. Dave Lucius, VP of Sales at Methods Machine Tools, Inc.  “Having been an applications manager specializing in Five axis in CNC machining, in addition to owning his own machine shop, he has an in-depth understanding of the manufacturing process for many different applications and can help customers streamline their processes.”

Prior to joining Methods, Mr. Reichert spent eight years as Applications Manager at the North American Headquarters for the German-based 5-axis CNC-operated machine tool builder Hermle Machine Company LLC.  There he managed all applications projects including turnkeys, time studies, test cuts and training.  Mr. Reichert specialized in improving manufacturing processes for a variety of turbo machinery products, including impellers, turbines and blisks.  Before that, Mr. Reichert operated his own machine shop in Alberta, Canada. For seven years, he produced parts for many industries including oil drilling, snowmobile manufacturing, agricultural equipment, the computer industry and more.