Eriez, a world authority in advanced technology for magnetic, vibratory, inspection and flotation applications headquartered in Millcreek Township, has announced the promotions of three professionals.
John Blicha has been promoted to director of Corporate Communications and will direct Eriez’ advertising, literature, trade shows and inquiry management efforts and manage all corporate public relations and promotional activities, including the Eriez website and Global Link employee newsletter. He also will coordinate global marketing communications and social media programs.
Blicha joined Eriez in 2012 as marketing communications manager, bringing 16 years of experience as a marketing executive within the software, aerospace and manufacturing industries.
Andrew Goldner has been promoted to senior manager — Exports. In this expanded role, Goldner will manage the company’s Central American, South American and Middle Eastern sales representative offices and lead Eriez’ export sales, including further development of Eriez market-focused selling strategies.
Goldner first worked for Eriez as Export Sales manager. He rejoined Eriez in May 2012 as Export Market Development manager, targeting Eriez’ efforts to identify new and high potential industrial markets in Central and South America.
Jose Marin has been promoted to director – Minerals and Materials Processing (M&MP). In his new role, Marin will manage Eriez’ M&MP product line and serve as lead manager for mining and iron ore processing projects for the company’s North American Division. He also will coordinate with Eriez’ worldwide Affiliate Operations on major mining projects.
Marin joined Eriez in 1987, supporting the company’s Latin American sales efforts, eventually becoming assistant manager of M&MP. For the past several years, he has served as director — Americas Export Division, leading the Eriez export team.
