Scully announces new CEO

Scully Signal Company, a US-based fluid handling products manufacturing firm, has announced the appointment of Eric Kirleis as its CEO.

Kirleis previously worked at Gefran Corporation, a family owned worldwide industrial sensor and controls manufacturing company in charge of their North American division.

While at Gefran, Kirleis had full profit and loss responsibilities for the division and was instrumental in numerous business and new product development initiatives. Kirleis holds an MBA from New York-based Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management.

“I’m excited to be joining Scully and honored to be leading such a historic and valuable brand. I plan to engage Scully’s customer base, strengthen Scully’s role in the marketplace and position the company for significant growth.”

Robert G. Scully, who has served as president and CEO since 1964, will remain chairman of the board. He said:

“While I will continue in a strategic role in the company, I enthusiastically welcome Eric as our new leader and am confident in his abilities and a bright future for the company.”