Burlington, MA, March 21, 2006

 

CIRCOR International (NYSE: CIR) announced today that Wayne F. Robbins has joined CIRCOR as the new Group Vice President for its Circor Instrumentation Technologies business headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Mr. Robbins reports directly to Bill Higgins, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CIRCOR. Mr. Robbins brings to CIRCOR over 27 years of experience in the fluid controls industry. Most recently, he served as President of the $350-million Flow Technologies Division of Precision Castparts Corp., and, prior to that, as President of DeZurik, Inc., a $180-million manufacturer of industrial valves, actuators and instruments. Mr. Robbins also spent fifteen years in progressively more senior management positions with Fisher Controls including six years in overseas assignments.

 

 

"Wayne's proven track record in profitable operational leadership and lean manufacturing make him a valuable addition to our management team," said David Bloss, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CIRCOR. "His diverse background and proven ability to profitably implement change will enhance our efforts to better serve our customers and achieve operational excellence."

 

CIRCOR International, Inc. is a leading provider of valves and fluid control products that allow customers around the world to use fluids safely and efficiently in the instrumentation, fluid regulation and energy markets. CIRCOR's executive headquarters is located at 25 Corporate Drive, Burlington, MA 01803