September 15, 2017 — Precisions Drive Systems (PDS), a global provider of precision spindle motors, support and repair based in Bessemer City, NC, announced that Bob Barone has been named Vice President of the company.
Mr. Barone brings a wealth of experience to PDS, including owning and operating an Architectural Millwork Company, as well as holding product management and sales positions with Michael Weinig, Biesse America, and Benz. His extensive experience in Wood, Plastic, and Engineered Composite manufacturing applications will be brought to bear assisting PDS customers with all of their spindle needs – both with new equipment and repair service. With his diverse application experience, Bob will focus on opening up new markets for the extensive line of PDS products.
Since 1996, PDS has been a provider of precision spindle motors, support and repairs for CNC machines in the wood, plastics, metal manufacturing and robotics industries. The company manufactures automatic and manual tool-change spindles and 5-axis heads under its own PDS brand and offers spindles from leading manufacturers Giordano Colombo, Hiteco and Spintec. The PDS corporate office is located in Bessemer City, NC.
