BERWYN, Pa., July 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:
AME) today announced that the Board of Directors has elected
Robert J. Amodei as Vice President,
Audit Services. He most recently has served as Director,
Operational Accounting in AMETEK's Corporate Office.
"I am pleased to announce Rob's promotion to Vice President,
Audit Services. Rob has done an outstanding job for AMETEK over an
extended period of time," commented Frank
S. Hermance, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
"Rob has been instrumental in overseeing AMETEK's compliance with
Sarbanes-Oxley and has played a key role in the Company's
acquisition due diligence process."
Mr. Amodei joined AMETEK in 1989 as part of its Financial
Management Development Program, where he held several rotational
assignments within the Company. Upon completion of the program, he
was named Senior Auditor in 1992. From 1995 to 1998, Mr. Amodei
held a number of financial and accounting roles within our Chemical
Products Division, including Plant Controller. In 1998, he was
named Manager, Audit Services, and in 2000, was promoted to
Director, Audit Services. In 2001, Mr. Amodei was named
Division Vice President and Controller, Floorcare & Specialty
Motors, North America, a position
he held until his promotion to Director, Operational Accounting in
2005.
Mr. Amodei holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a
Minor in Accounting from St.
Joseph's University. He is also a Certified Public
Accountant and a member of both the American and Pennsylvania
Institutes of Certified Public Accountants.
Corporate Profile
AMETEK is a leading global
manufacturer of electronic instruments and electro-mechanical
devices with 2013 sales of $3.6
billion. AMETEK's Corporate Growth Plan is based on Four Key
Strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global
& Market Expansion and New Products. AMETEK's objective is
double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the
business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common
stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500 Index.
Forward-looking Information
Statements in this news
release relating to future events, such as AMETEK's expected
business and financial performance are "forward-looking
statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to various
factors and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ
significantly from expectations. These factors and uncertainties
include AMETEK's ability to consummate and successfully integrate
future acquisitions; risks associated with international sales and
operations; AMETEK's ability to successfully develop new products,
open new facilities or transfer product lines; the price and
availability of raw materials; compliance with government
regulations, including environmental regulations; changes in the
competitive environment or the effects of competition in our
markets; the ability to maintain adequate liquidity and financing
sources; and general economic conditions affecting the industries
we serve. A detailed discussion of these and other factors that may
affect our future results is contained in AMETEK's filings with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent
reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. AMETEK disclaims any intention
or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements.
Contact: Kevin Coleman (610)
889-5247
SOURCE AMETEK, Inc.