[Harrisburg, Pa. – April 30, 2004] Phoenix Contact Inc., a leader in industrial automation and interface solutions, has announced that Donald B. Springer will retire from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Contact Manufacturing effective today. Mr.
Springer had served as President of Phoenix Contact since 1981 and assumed his current position in 2001 when Phoenix Contact Manufacturing was formed. Jack Nehlig, who along with his current role as President of Phoenix Contact Inc., will assume the leadership of Phoenix Contact Manufacturing.Mr. Springer opened Phoenix Contact’s initial operation in the United States in 1981 and successfully guided Phoenix Contact USA to its current position of industry leadership.
“I leave this great organization with the knowledge and satisfaction of knowing that Phoenix Contact is fully prepared and positioned with the right people and products to grow to the next level,” states Springer. “The company has had an exciting past, but the future is even brighter.”Mr. Nehlig, President of Phoenix Contact Inc., adds, “Don’s legacy of leadership and customer focus has been vital to the success of Phoenix Contact USA.
We will miss him and are grateful for his commitment to Phoenix Contact.”Phoenix Contact is a leader in the development and manufacture of specialized electronic components and connection systems. Phoenix Contact Inc., with headquarters in Harrisburg, PA, is an independent subsidiary of Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG of Blomberg, Germany.
The parent company operates subsidiaries around the globe and employs approximately 5,000 people.
