Ascential Names Jack Pennuto EVP, Aerospace & Industrials

Ascential Technologies ernennt Jack Pennuto zum Executive Vice President, Aerospace & Industrials

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Shelby Township, Mich., October 21, 2025 — Ascential Technologies, a leading global provider of automated diagnostic, inspection, assembly and test systems and services across a wide range of industries, today announced the appointment of Jack Pennuto as executive vice president, Aerospace & Industrials. In this role, Pennuto will lead the growth of Ascential Technologies’ Aerospace & Industrials platform by defining and executing a unified strategy that integrates the capabilities of Ascential Technologies’ brands including CIMAT, Galileo, Kleinknecht, Lismar and Titan. Additionally, he will be responsible for advancing operational excellence across the company’s global footprint.

Pennuto brings more than 15 years of experience in industrial automation, robotics and capital equipment, with a consistent track record of driving growth, market diversification and global operational transformation.

“Jack’s impressive background and leadership style aligns seamlessly with the strategic direction of Ascential Technologies, particularly as we continue to scale our Aerospace & Industrials business,” said Scott Watts, Test & Measurement Systems divisional CEO for Ascential Technologies. “His ability to build high-performing teams and lead change will be instrumental as we expand our offerings in advanced testing, diagnostics and remote monitoring technologies.”

Most recently, Pennuto served as president of U.S. Operations at KUKA Robotics, where he helped increase revenue while expanding market share in automotive, medical and general industrial sectors. Additionally, he incorporated a culture of continuous improvement in which he oversaw a team of 200 employees and helped enhance accountability through metrics and performance-driven processes.

Prior to KUKA Robotics, Pennuto served as director of sales and applications for Trumpf’s laser technology business in North America, where he focused on diversifying business functions from traditional automotive to e-mobility, medical, aerospace and beyond to optimize sales and revenue. He spent the early part of his career at Mestek, most recently serving as senior vice president of Operations for the company’s Machinery Group.

Pennuto holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology, as well as a Master of Science in management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Jack Pennuto, executive vice president of Aerospace & Industrials

Über Ascential Technologies
Ascential Technologies, ehemals Burke Porter Group, entwickelt, konstruiert und automatisiert komplexe Diagnose-, Inspektions- und Prüfprozesse in den Bereichen Medizintechnik & Life Sciences, Fahrzeugtechnik und Prüf- & Messsysteme. Das Unternehmen bewältigt die anspruchsvollsten, geschäftskritischen Herausforderungen seiner Kunden, wo die Kosten eines Ausfalls erheblich sind. Mit mehr als 70 Jahren Innovationserfahrung verfügt Ascential über eine globale Präsenz und die Expertise von mehr als 2.300 Fachleuten an 40 Standorten weltweit. Das Unternehmen hilft seinen Kunden, kritische Lösungsinnovationen zu beschleunigen, Risiken zu mindern, Wettbewerbsvorteile zu schaffen und die Markteinführungszeit zu verkürzen – im großen Maßstab. Die Besonderheit von Ascential liegt in seinem Engagement, Kunden durch den gesamten Produktlebenszyklus zu begleiten – von der Ideation bis zur Kommerzialisierung –, wo Qualität und Sicherheit an erster Stelle stehen. Zu den Kunden von Ascential zählen Fortune-100-Unternehmen und disruptive Innovatoren. Mehr erfahren unter ascentialtech.com.