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Helac Corporation Hires Vice President of Operations


Enumclaw, WA — December 1, 2010

Helac Corporation, a leading manufacturer of hydraulic rotary actuators and construction equipment attachments, is pleased to announce Tom Berghan as Vice President of Operations. Tom will oversee day-to-day operations of Helac's manufacturing with a focus on improving product quality and on-time delivery performance.

Tom is genuinely passionate about operations and has an extensive background in Lean Systems management that includes consulting and training corporate leaders in production flows. "I have a history of transforming manufacturing operations in both North America and Europe to lean operations using the Toyota Production System. It is this experience that will help improve quality and shorten lead-time to our customers at Helac," said Berghan. Most recently, Tom was a System Manager at Terex and Operations Manager for Genie Industries. Previously, he worked as a Lean Systems Manager for Esterline Technologies and as an Operations Manager at Avtech Corporation.

About Helac Corporation
A leader in the fluid power industry for over 40 years, Helac Corporation manufactures a comprehensive line of hydraulic rotary actuators for OEMs and attachments for the construction equipment industry. Helac rotary actuators are best known for their tremendous torque output, compact dimensions, exceptional load bearing capability and rugged, reliable performance. Helac PowerTilt and PowerGrip, two specialty products, increase the utilization of backhoes and excavators. Over 1,000 worldwide customers in diverse markets depend on Helac's product line to provide product quality, reliability, ease of use and durability.

Contact
Jessica Howisey
Marketing Specialist
Helac Corporation
225 Battersby Avenue
Enumclaw, Washington USA
Phone: (800) 327-2589 or (360) 825-1601
E-Mail: actuators@helac.com
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