May 5, 2008, Depew, NY, USA – The IMI Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB) appointed John M. Sperrazza, a 25-year veteran of the industrial marketplace, as IMI Sensors North American Sales Manager, overseeing growth and development of new and existing industrial sales channels throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.Mr. Sperrazza brings to PCB more than two decades of experience in global sales and business development within the industrial hydraulic motion controls industry, as well as proven expertise in growing direct OEM sales; building reseller, manufacturers representative and MRO agreements; formation of strategic alliances; and establishment of global distribution networks.
Prior to joining PCB, he served as National Sales & Key Accounts Manager for the Industrial Division of International Motion Control/Enidine Incorporated (now ITT Corporation) located in Orchard Park, NY. Throughout his tenure at Enidine, Mr. Sperrazza held a series of progressive leadership roles, including Director of Corporate Training, Global Distribution Manager and Director of Customer Service.The IMI Sensors division of PCB® manufactures industrial accelerometers and vibration sensors, 4-20 mA vibration transmitters, smart vibration switches, bearing fault detectors, reciprocating machinery protectors and related accessories for predictive maintenance, equipment protection, condition monitoring and machinery vibration analysis.
The sensors are used to monitor bearings, gears, motors, spindles and other rotating machinery in harsh factory environments. With 24-hour customer service support; direct sales offices throughout Europe and Asia and an established global distribution network, PCB® attributes its continued growth to an unwavering commitment to total customer satisfaction.