September 9, 2008 – Ellison Technologies announced that, part effective April 1, 2009, Tim Kilty will become the Chief Executive Officer of Ellison Technologies, replacing Jim Ellison who will continue to serve in an advisory capacity. “Although no one can replace Jim, he has prepared me well for my new assignment. We have great partners in Mori Seiki & Fanuc Robotics and I look forward to our expanding relationship,” stated Tim Kilty, who has served as COO of Ellison Technologies and Chairman over the Executive Committee for the past five years. Kilty began his career with Ellison Technologies in 1984 as President of the Midwest operations and has over 38 years of machine tool sales and management experience.
“Tim Kilty has long since won the respect of industry peers, customers and suppliers. He has earned the loyalty and confidence of those he will ably lead as our new CEO. I am proud and confident of the future that Tim will achieve. It will be my pleasure to serve Tim and his management team as they move forward,” said Jim Ellison, founder and CEO of Ellison Technologies.
Ellison Technologies’ vision for the company remains unchanged; work to save U.S factories and jobs by integrating advanced manufacturing technologies to American manufacturers that will reduce costs and increase throughput. Ellison Technologies’ success is based on its service to their customers. Increased market share and high customer satisfaction have been achieved with expectations for continued growth.