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December, 2001
Hypertherm’s 3rd generation
of plasma cutting has a second great product
August
1, 2001
Hypertherm Appoints Manager
of Corporate Improvement
July
3, 2001
Hypertherm introduces
the G3 Series
with all-new Powermax1250
May 23, 2001
Hypertherm Introduces New
Dual-voltage Plasma Cutting System
with Faster Cut Speeds and Longer
Consumable Life
May 1, 2001
Hypertherm Appoints Michael
Wendell to Engineering Manager
Manual Systems Team
March 22, 2001
Hypertherm Appoints
John Brennan
Manual Systems Marketing
Product Manager
March 9, 2001
National Academy of Engineering
Elects Dick Couch as Member
February 19, 2001
Hypertherm announces leadership
changes to promote development,
focus and improvement
January 12, 2001
Hypertherm appoints
David R. Taylor
Sales Manager for North and South
Carolina, Eastern Tennessee
January 2, 2001
Hypertherm Appoints
Jim Aitkenhead Sales Manager for Oklahoma and
South Western Kansas
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Hypertherm’s 3rd generation
of plasma cutting
has a second great product
Hanover, New Hampshire, USA —
Hypertherm, Inc.
()
The new Powermax1000® G3 Series™ portable hand plasma cutting
system from Hypertherm Inc. incorporates the same breakthrough
power-supply and torch technologies, proven with the Powermax1250.
Available now, the Powermax1000 is the second high-performance
product in Hypertherm’s third generation (G3 Series) of plasma
systems, cutting faster and more economically than any system
available today.
The power supply, the heart of the machine, incorporates G3 advanced
technologies, such as Auto-voltage™ input sensing which allows
the operator to run on voltages from 200 to 600 V, 1 or 3-phase,
and CE models 230 to 400 V, 3-phase without the need for any manual
linking.
Also improving the Powermax1000’s power supply is a Boost
Conditioner™ circuit that compensates for any voltage variation.
Its digitally-controlled inverter delivers continuously adjustable,
constant-current output from 20 to 60 amps. This third-generation,
G3 design permits high-quality cuts over a wide range of metal
thicknesses. Intelligent torch design – incorporating five
separate Hypertherm-patented technologies – has resulted
in a plasma cutting system that cuts faster, lasts longer and
feels better to operate.
The Powermax1000 torches, T60 and T60M, feature HyLife™ electrodes
that extend consumable life by as much as 10 times in tests. Nozzle
wear is reduced by Hypertherm’s Dual-threshold™ pilot
circuit. The Coaxial-assist™ jet design boosts cutting speed
by up to 20%. The patented “blow-back” technology delivers
a pilot arc without high-frequency interference. And the system’s
distinctive safety trigger protects against accidental starts.
The new Powermax1000 plasma cutting system is engineered to excel
under the harshest environmental conditions. A variety of options
respond to the specialized needs of different applications. Full
warranty service covers the power supply for three years and torch
for one.
For customer convenience, the complete Powermax1000 product brochure
is posted on the web (www.hypertherm.com).
Hypertherm provides the best quality, high-temperature and material-processing
technologies in the world. Over the last 30 years, Hypertherm
has led the industry in the technological development, design
and manufacturing of plasma arc cutting equipment and service.
Hypertherm serves a wide range of industrial metal-cutting needs
from its headquarters in Hanover, New Hampshire and worldwide
subsidiaries, sales offices and partner representation.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 2001
Contact: John Brennan 603-643-3441 ext. 1139 Tel 
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Hypertherm
Appoints Manager of
Corporate Improvement
Hanover, New Hampshire, USA —
Hypertherm, Inc.
()
has announced the appointment of
John Carroll to the position of Manager of Corporate Improvement.
Formerly a Vermont State Senator who served as Senate Majority
Leader and Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Mr. Carroll's
most
recent experience was at Banknorth Group in Portland, Maine, where,
as Senior VP for Strategic Planning, he helped to frame the company's
strategic vision and communicate it throughout the organization.
Mr.Carroll is a graduate of Harvard.
As he takes up his new post at Hypertherm, John Carroll will be
charged with managing Hypertherm's Continuous Improvement
programs as well as directing the company's 7-Step Problem Solving
activities. He will be active in the Center for Quality of Management
in
Cambridge, Massachusetts and will bring best practices in continuous
quality improvement to Hypertherm. Mr. Carroll will also play
a major
role in the facilitation of the Management Team and Team Leader's
strategic planning process.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 1, 2001
Contact: Holly McGovern 603-643-3441 ext. 1549 Tel
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Hypertherm
introduces the G3 Series
with all-new Powermax1250
Hanover, New Hampshire, USA —
Hypertherm, Inc.
()
- The new Powermax1250® G3
Series™ portable hand plasma cutting system from Hypertherm
Inc.
incorporates breakthrough power-supply and torch technologies
for
dramatically improved performance. Available now, the Powermax1250
is the first high-performance product in Hypertherm's third generation
(G3 Series) of plasma cutting systems for the cutting professional,
with cut speeds that are 80% faster than any competitor tested
on
1-inch (25 mm) mild steel.
"Power supply superiority is at the heart of the Powermax1250,"
says
John Brennan of Hypertherm's Manual Systems Team. "Advanced
technology, such as Auto-voltage™ input sensing allows the
operator
to run on voltages from 200 to 600 V, 1 or 3-phase, and CE models
230 to 400 V, 3-phase without the need for any manual linking."
Also improving the Powermax1250's power supply is a Boost
Conditioner™ circuit that compensates for any voltage variation.
Its digitally-controlled inverter delivers continuously adjustable,
constant-current output from 25 to 80 amps. This third-generation
design permits high-quality cuts over a wide range of metal
thicknesses. "Intelligent torch design - incorporating five
separate
Hypertherm-patented technologies - has resulted in a plasma
cutting system that cuts faster, lasts longer and feels better
to operate," added Brennan.
The Powermax1250 torches, T80 and T80M, feature HyLife™
electrodes that extend consumable life by as much as 10 times
in
tests. Nozzle wear is reduced by Hypertherm's Dual-threshold™
pilot
circuit. The Coaxial-assist™ jet design boosts cutting speed
by up to
20%. The patented "blow-back" technology delivers a
pilot arc without
high-frequency interference. And the system's distinctive safety
trigger
protects against accidental starts.
The new Powermax1250 plasma cutting system is engineered to
excel under the harshest environmental conditions. A variety of
options
respond to the specialized needs of different applications. Full
warranty
service covers the power supply for three years and torch for
one.
For customer convenience, the complete Powermax1250 product
brochure is posted on the web (www.hypertherm.com).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 3, 2001
Contact: John Brennan 603-643-3441 ext. 1139
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Hypertherm
Introduces New Dual-voltage Plasma
Cutting System with Faster Cut Speeds and Longer
Consumable Life
Hanover, New Hampshire, USA —
Hypertherm, Inc.
()
- The new Powermax380 portable hand
plasma cutting system from Hypertherm Inc. delivers demonstrated
competitive superiority in metal cutting while incorporating a
host of
other performance enhancements. Available now, the Powermax380
replaces its popular predecessor, the Powermax350.
Easy switching, dual-voltage (115/230V) versatility is the hallmark
of
the Powermax380. Other performance achievements include digital
control board and dynamic boost circuitry to compensate for low-line
conditions that are common on many work sites. For greater customer
convenience, the power switch and gas controls have been relocated
to the front of the machine.
Designed to reduce current draw and increase efficiency, the
27-amp, 2.43 kW Powermax380 cuts metals up through ¼" thick
(recommended capacity), 3/8" (maximum capacity), and ½"
(severance
capacity). It is especially suitable for a range of industries
that demand
dependable portable precision and optimal cut speeds. Those include
HVAC, steel construction, plumbing installation, auto repair,
farm
maintenance, and metal artwork.
As the newest member of the Hypertherm plasma cutting family,
the
Powermax380 features a patented active electronic pilot-arc control
circuit that helps maintain uninterrupted operation and optimum
consumable life when cutting expanded metal. With process
improvements on a proven platform, the system's PAC110T torch
delivers cut speeds 45% faster and consumable life up to 58%
longer than the closest competitor tested.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 23, 2001
Contact: John Brennan 603-643-3441 ext. 1139
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Hypertherm
Appoints Michael Wendell
to Engineering Manager Manual Systems Team
Hanover, New Hampshire, USA —
Hypertherm, Inc.
()
has announced the appointment of
Michael Wendell to the position of Engineering Manager of the
Manual Systems Team.
Mr. Wendell comes to Hypertherm from Canon Virginia, a leading
manufacturer of office equipment and supplies, where he served
as
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. Previously he was Senior Engineering
Supervisor at Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY and
Senior Project Engineer for Xerox Corporation in Webster, NY.
He is
an accomplished engineer and R&D supervisor with experience
in
design, product improvements, project management and product
optimization. A graduate of New York's Rochester Institute of
Technology, Mr. Wendell currently holds three U.S. patents in
the reprographics arena.
As he takes up his new post at Hypertherm, Mr. Wendell will be
charged with leading the development and expansion of new manual
systems products. A key member of the Manual Systems Team, he
will integrate market and engineering efforts to ensure optimal
performance in a cost effective, cutting-edge product. Additionally,
he will be responsible for collaborating with the Manual Systems
Business Team Leader on overall product strategy and evaluating
the feasibility of state-of-the-art engineering design.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- May 1, 2001
Contact: Holly McGovern 603-643-3441 ext. 1549
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Hypertherm
Appoints John Brennan Manual Systems
Marketing Product Manager
Hanover, New Hampshire, USA —
Hypertherm, Inc.
()
announces the appointment of
John Brennan to the position of Manual Systems Marketing
Product Manager.
Mr. Brennan comes to Hypertherm from Merriam-Graves Corporation,
a gas and welding equipment supplier with a manufacturing and
distribution facility in Charlestown, New Hampshire, where he
was
Vice President of Marketing. Previously he was Materials Manager
for Merriam-Graves, at the same location. Mr. Brennan is qualified
in
marketing and sales management for technical industrial products
for
the gas and welding industries, particularly those serving distributor
markets. He has over 25 years of experience in related multimedia
promotions, customer and employee training, and corporate operations
ranging from pricing, purchasing and branding through participation
in
industry associations and cooperatives.
As he takes up his new post, Mr. Brennan will primarily be charged
with the development and implementation of aggressive product
line
strategies for Hypertherm's manual systems. In addition, he will
be
responsible for the identification of new product opportunities.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 22, 2001
Contact: Holly McGovern 603-643-3441 ext. 1549
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National
Academy of Engineering Elects
Dick Couch as Member
Hanover, New Hampshire, USA —
Hypertherm, Inc.
()
in conjunction with the National
Academy of Engineering, announces the membership election of
Richard W. Couch, Jr., founder, owner, president, chairman, and
principal engineer of Hypertherm, Inc. to the Academy of Engineering.
Mr. Couch is one of 74 engineers in the United States to receive
this
honor in 2001. Total membership in the United States is 2,061.
The Academy honors "those who have made important contributions
to engineering theory and practice, including significant contributions
to the literature of engineering theory and practice; and those
who
have demonstrated unusual accomplishment in the pioneering of
new and developing fields of technology." Specifically, Mr.
Couch
is being honored for his technological innovation and engineering
entrepreneurship making plasma arc the dominant thermal
metal-cutting process in use today and positioning Hypertherm,
Inc.
as the world's leading manufacturer of plasma arc cutting equipment.
As a member of the academy, Mr. Couch will serve on various
committees involved in engineering relative to national and
international interests.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 9, 2001
Contact: Dolores Struckhoff 603-643-3441 Ext. 1273
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Hypertherm
announces leadership changes
to promote development, focus and improvement
Hanover, New Hampshire, USA —
Hypertherm, Inc.
()
President Dick Couch of Hypertherm,
Inc. has announced changes to the corporate structure. It has
been
four years since Hypertherm instituted a team-based organization
to
focus on customer requirements. This restructuring has strengthened
the commitment to the team-based philosophy as well as empowered
leadership necessary to drive Hypertherm's strategic goals
and objectives.
Mr. Couch promoted Zhipeng Lu to Vice President of Plasma
Technology. Dr. Lu has been a team leader for the Mechanized
Systems Team for four years. Under his direction, the Mechanized
Team successfully launched the LongLife product line - the HT2000
and
HySpeed HT4400, and the HyDefinition line - the HD3070 and HD4070.
In his new position, Dr. Lu will lead the ongoing development
of robust
plasma process technology plus lead a newly created team to develop
innovations in plasma technology.
Evan Smith was promoted to Vice President and General Manager
of
the Manual, Mechanized, and Torch and Consumables Teams. Mr.
Smith was team leader for the Manual Systems Team for four years.
He brought the successful Powermax hand-held line of air plasma
cutting systems to the market. In his new role, Mr. Smith will
increase focus on performance of the three business teams
and corporate communications.
Mr. Couch named new team leaders for the three business teams;
David LaPrade was appointed Mechanized Systems Team Leader,
Bruce Altobelli to Manual Systems Team Leader and Brenda Blair
was
promoted to Torch and Consumables Team Leader. Mr. LaPrade has
been Manager of Continuous Improvement for the past two years.
He
has made a tremendous contribution to the development of management
processes across all teams. Mr. Altobelli has been with Hypertherm
five years as leader of the Manufacturing Process Engineering
Team.
He has driven significant modernization programs in production
processes and electronic test capabilities. Ms. Blair has been
Operations Manager for the Torch and Consumables Team. She
has been responsible for major increases in production and service
capability for consumable products.
In addition, Mr. Couch announced a newly established position
of
Engineering Manager for the Mechanized Systems Team and has
appointed Michael Shipulski to this position. Dr. Shipulski has
been
with Hypertherm for a year and a half, working on Hypertherm's
ISO
quality compliance program. FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 19, 2001
Contact: Dolores Struckhoff 603-643-3441 Ext. 1273
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Hypertherm
appoints David R. Taylor Sales Manager
for North and South Carolina, Eastern Tennessee
Hanover, New Hampshire, USA —
Hypertherm, Inc.
()
announces the appointment of David
Taylor to the position of District Sales Manager for the Carolinas
and Eastern Tennessee.
Mr. Taylor comes to Hypertherm from Holox, a welding supply distributor
in Gastonia, North Carolina, where he was a Branch Manager. Prior
to
Holox, he was a Sales Manager for Nasco of St. Paul, Minnesota,
a
national wholesale distributor supplying hard goods to welding
supply
distributors. Dave brings 15 years of successful sales management
experience in the Welding Supply and metalworking marketplace
to
his new position.
Dave will have full sales management responsibility for Hypertherm's
plasma arc cutting systems, consumables, and parts in the states
of
North Carolina, South Carolina, and Eastern Tennessee. Please
join
us in welcoming Dave to his new position with Hypertherm.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January
12, 2001
Contact: Holly McGovern 603-643-3441 ext. 1549
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Hypertherm
Appoints Jim Aitkenhead Sales Manager
for Oklahoma and South Western Kansas
Hanover, New Hampshire, USA —
Hypertherm, Inc.
()
announces the appointment
of Jim Aitkenhead to the position of District Sales Manager of
Oklahoma and South Western Kansas.
Mr. Aitkenhead comes to Hypertherm from his previous position
as
sales manager of Laser Engineering in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jim brings
12 years of successful sales management experience in the metal
cutting market place to his new position with Hypertherm.
The expansion of sales and strengthening of customer support will
be Mr. Aitkenhead's primary goals as he takes up his new post.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January
2, 2001
Contact: Holly McGovern 603-643-3441 ext.
1549
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