NILES, IL--(Marketwire - Jan 30, 2013) - MFRI, Inc. (
Additionally, the Board has appointed Karl J. Schmidt as Vice President -- Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company. Mr. Schmidt's recent Chief Financial Officer positions include Atkore International, a $1.7 billion global manufacturer of steel pipe and tube products, electrical conduits, cable and cable management systems, and Sauer-Danfoss, a $2.2 billion global manufacturer of hydraulic, electrical and electronic components and solutions for off-road vehicles. Prior to these assignments he held positions of increasing responsibility during his 24 years with Frankfurt, Germany, based Degussa-Huels Group. He earned an MBA equivalent from University of Muenster (Germany) and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University.
Chairman David Unger said, "During my 55 years with the Company I have had the good fortune to witness and participate in the growth and transformation of our business from just a local Chicago area mechanical contractor to a vibrant multinational manufacturer of industrial products. This would not have been possible without the skill and dedication of many talented employees who work hard every day to be sure we deliver the highest quality products and services to our customers. I look forward to continuing my role as Chairman and assisting Bradley and our team with ongoing advice, strategy development and growth."
Bradley Mautner, President and CEO, commented, "I appreciate the confidence the Board has shown by asking me to assume the responsibilities as CEO of our diverse group of companies. We have a wonderful platform to build on and I plan to use my almost 35 years of experience with our various businesses to continue expansion and reinvention, which is so critical in today's complex global business environment. David Unger has been a tremendous mentor to me and I look forward to our continued collaboration as we navigate the many challenges and opportunities which will shape the future of our enterprise. Last, and certainly not least, I am extremely pleased that Karl Schmidt has joined our team as Chief Financial Officer. Having someone of Karl's caliber lead our finance team as we continue to focus on improving operating performance and expanding our international activities is important to our future success. His strategic and pragmatic financial capability will be a great asset to the entire organization."
MFRI, Inc. is a multi-line company engaged in the following businesses: pre-insulated specialty piping systems for oil and gas gathering, district heating and cooling and other applications; custom designed industrial filtration products to remove particulates from dry gas streams; industrial process cooling equipment to remove heat from molding, printing and other industrial processes; and installation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning for large buildings.
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