Tom Leutwiler joins Gar Kenyon

Updated Organizational Announcement        April 2, 2012

I am pleased to announce today the new addition to the Gar Kenyon Management Team of Tom Leutwiler who joins us as our new Manager, Engineering. In this role he will have full oversight of the entire Engineering Department function and report directly to me with engineering now reporting under him.

Tom comes to Gar Kenyon from United Technologies Hamilton Sundstrand in Windsor Locks, CT where he most recently served as Senior Hydro-Mechanical Designer for Hamilton’s Engine & Control Systems Division as well as Team Leader for their process improvement program called Escapes Turnbacks & Action Management.  Prior to that, he worked for a brief period for Lockheed Martin Missile & Space Systems in support of their Engineering Test Labs & Services organization.

Tom earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, a M.S. in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Hartford and recently completed an M.B.A at the University of Connecticut. While at Hamilton Sundstrand Tom was credited as a co-inventor on two patents which are pending in the areas of filter washing and velocity control related to hydraulics.

He and his wife currently reside in Enfield, CT and will be looking at relocating closer to the Greater Waterbury area over the coming months. We are honored to have Tom join our team where he will provide leadership for all of our technical projects and product development efforts. The combination of his strong background and experience in the hydraulic component and valve design areas make him a valuable asset to our continued success.

Please join me in welcoming Tom to Gar Kenyon and wishing him well in his new endeavor with

Thanks,

Khoi Vu
President & COO
Gar Kenyon Aerospace & Defense

February 13, 2012 - Naugatuck, Connecticut 

Chairman & CEO Steven Fournier has transformed Gar Kenyon Aerospace & Defense into an efficient, lean manufacturer of aerospace hydraulic & pneumatic components. With more than 60 years of experience, Gar Kenyon has weathered the recent tough economic storm and come out stronger than ever before.

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Recent Acquisition of General Pneumatics Corp.

Organizational Changes Echo Continued Growth & Expansion of Business

From L to R Sam Aconfora-VP, HR & Strategic Sourcing, Khoi Vu-President & COO, Steven Fournier-Chairman & CEO, Jonathan Fournier-VP, Planning & Operations

Gar Kenyon Aerospace & Defense following a recently completed acquisition of General Pneumatics Corporation of New Jersey announced today the promotion of four key executives in recognition of individual contributions to the company’s continued success and growth. Gar Kenyon is celebrating its 60^th year of operation as a leader in the design, manufacture and overhaul of precision engineered hydraulic and pneumatic aircraft components.

Naugatuck, CT, December 12, 2011 – Organizational changes at Gar Kenyon Aerospace &

Defense were announced today.  Steven A.  Fournier will now serve as Chairman & CEO of Gar Kenyon allowing him to devote his efforts to pursuing acquisitions, business development  and focus on  the company’s vision for growth.  This will result in the promotion of three other key executives. Khoi Vu has been promoted to the office of President & COO; he formerly served as VP/GM upon joining Gar Kenyon one year ago. “Khoi’s credentials and credibility within the aerospace, defense and general aviation industry have had a positive impact on our performance this past year. This promotion not only recognizes his significant contributions to our company but also solidifies the strong path of organic and inorganic growth that we will continue to realize with Khoi’s leadership,” shares Steven.

In addition to these two changes, Fournier announced the promotion of Jonathan Fournier to VP, Operations & Planning and Sam Aconfora to VP, HR & Strategic Sourcing. Both previously served in similar roles as Directors within the company. According to Steven, “The promotion of Jonathan and Sam clearly acknowledges the tremendous value they both bring to the increased success of Gar Kenyon. Jonathan’s outstanding efforts in operations have supported the company’s growth over his eight plus year career here while Sam has brought his extensive industry knowledge and experience to his multiple roles since joining us nearly a year ago. With these changes now in place, I believe Gar Kenyon has secured a solid senior executive leadership team that will compliment my efforts in my new role as Chairman & CEO.  I expect that my increased focus on potential acquisitions and new opportunities will result in an even stronger product line expansion over the next few years.”

Gar Kenyon Aerospace and Defense is proud to be celebrating its 60^th year as a recognized leader in the design, fabrication, assembly and testing of advanced, high-quality, hydro-mechanical, electromechanical and mechanical components and assemblies for aerospace. The combination of technical excellence, responsiveness and innovation makes Gar Kenyon the industry’s source for hydraulic and pneumatic aerospace components.

The Salvation Army Angel Tree Logo

This holiday season Gar Kenyon offered its employees the opportunity to share with those children who are less fortunate in the Greater Waterbury Area by picking an Angel from our company Christmas tree.

All 20 Angels were taken and it turned out to be a great example of our employee’s willingness to make this holiday special for a child. The executive staff was completely moved by those who participated and appreciate the wonderful acts of kindness they created. 

We thank The Salvation Army for serving as our conduit for this expression of care through the Angel Tree Program.

Gar Kenyon's 2011 Angel Tree

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Cable Actuated Ball Valves – Cable Operated Ball Valve 520

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