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Spheric Technologies, Inc., marketer of patented SPHERIC/SYNO-THERM™ high-temperature microwave powdered metal and ceramic processing systems, announced the hiring of Robert Desberg as Director of Sales and Marketing.
'Interest in our microwave furnace systems has been strong throughout the United States, Canada and Latin America,' said company chairman Joseph Hines. 'An experienced industry professional, Bob Desberg insures that we will effectively respond
to our customers needs and significantly expand our sales and marketing program.'
Desberg is an accomplished executive with an impressive track record in engineered powder, metallurgical and wrought materials for products in the aerospace, defense, electronics and medical industries. He spent the last decade with H.C. Starck, Inc., a global manufacturer of refractory metals and fabricated components for electronics, medical, aerospace and industrial markets. Desberg served in product management, business development and sales capacities for the company.
Earlier, Desberg was aerospace product manager for Hoogovens Aluminum Corp.; metallurgical engineering supervisor at Agro-Tech Corporation (formerly TRW); senior metallurgical engineer (landing gear systems) for Cleveland Pneumatic Corporation (now BF Goodrich); and metallurgical engineer at Republic Steel Corporation (now Warren Consolidated).
Desberg has a B.S. degree in Metallurgy and Materials Science from Case Western Reserve University, and has done post-graduate work in business management, corporate finance, marketing, project management and contract law.
'Bob has tremendous depth in our field, including technical knowledge, real-world industrial experience and extensive personal contacts,' said Michael Kirksey, Spheric Technologies executive vice president and COO. 'Bob will play an important role in building awareness of the benefits of SPHERIC/SYNO-THERM systems, and generating sales for us across a wide range of industries.'
SPHERIC/SYNO-THERM™ high-temperature industrial microwave furnaces are custom-manufactured by Syno-Therm Co., Ltd, China's largest microwave furnace producer. Spheric Technologies is the exclusive distributor for Syno-Therm microwave equipment in the Western Hemisphere. The systems are used to sinter metal and ceramic powders, using 80% less energy in as little as 1/10th the time as conventional sintering furnaces. Spheric Technologies also offers sublicenses for microwave sintering based on technology patents developed by Penn State's world-recognized Microwave Processing and Engineering Center.
About Spheric Technologies, Inc.
Spheric Technologies develops, licenses, acquires and commercializes critical technologies to support the production of advanced industrial materials and products. The company markets patented SPHERIC/SYNO-THERM high-temperature microwave sintering systems for powdered metals and advanced ceramics, and is developing microwave treatment systems for the mining and wastewater industries. The company has also developed patented technologies for the production of high-purity, small particle metal oxides. Phoenix-based Spheric Technologies' management team is experienced in building successful companies with strong R&D, robust intellectual property portfolios, and productive employees. For more information and to download a product catalog, visit www.SphericTech.com, or call 602-218-9292.
