GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 16, 2024 – Ascential Technologies, a provider of automated diagnostic, inspection and test equipment and services across a wide range of industries, has appointed Scott Watts as the divisional CEO of its Specialty Industrial division. This division includes the company’s Transportation division, better known within the automotive industry as Burke Porter and its General Industries line of businesses. The two are among divisions that encompass 45 global offices and 2300 employees across 25 countries.  

In his new role, Watts will provide leadership for the execution of Specialty Industrial’s strategic goals, while building its go-to-market and operational capabilities to increase customer focus and satisfaction. 

“We are so pleased to welcome Scott to this new position,” said Jeff Moss, CEO, Ascential Technologies. “For the last year, he has served as the interim president of our Medical & Life Sciences group, where he drove tremendous transformation of the business. He has a deep passion for our Specialty Industrial business and his experience is certain to be impactful as we continue to address our customers’ needs.”

Watts has held leadership roles working with automation integrators to meet the diverse needs of automotive OEMs and their Tier 1 suppliers, along with positions of progressive responsibility and executive leadership at Dematic Corp. for over six years. Most recently, he served as the company’s global chief operating officer overseeing project engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality assurance and additional operations with approximately 3.500 employees globally. His experience with Dematic, a leading provider of intelligent automated solutions for manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, also includes serving as CEO, Americas, where he oversaw operations with 1.500 employees generating over $1.5B in revenue. 

Watts holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Accounting from Central Michigan University and a Master of Business Administration in International Business from Michigan State University. He currently serves on the Board of Directors at Ascential Technologies. 

The new Specialty Industrial Division serves a variety of markets including automotive, aviation, metalworking, appliance, electric motors and more with automated assembly and testing solutions that ensure safety and performance of the product. Solutions encompass end-of-line-testing across vehicles including environmental compliance and onboard diagnostics, as well as equipment for balancing, vibrations, non-destructive, leak, hydraulic, and electrical and performance testing.

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Informazioni su Ascential Technologies
Ascential Technologies (precedentemente nota come Burke Porter Group) progetta, sviluppa e automatizza processi complessi di diagnostica, ispezione e collaudo nei settori medicale e life sciences, trasporti e industria specializzata. L’azienda affronta le sfide più impegnative e critiche dei clienti, dove il costo del fallimento è elevato. Con oltre 70 anni di esperienza nell’innovazione, Ascential ha una presenza globale e la competenza di oltre 2.300 professionisti in 40 sedi, aiutando i clienti ad accelerare l’innovazione di soluzioni critiche, mitigare i rischi, guidare il differenziale competitivo e ridurre il time-to-market, su larga scala. L’unicità dell’azienda risiede nel suo impegno nel guidare i clienti attraverso l’intero ciclo di vita del prodotto, dall’ideazione alla commercializzazione, dove la qualità e la sicurezza sono fondamentali. I clienti di Ascential includono leader della Fortune 100 e innovatori dirompenti, tra cui 3M, Abbott, Boston Scientific, Electrolux, GM, Medtronic, Thermo Fisher Scientific e Volkswagen. Scopra di più su asctmsplitstg.wpenginepowered.com. 

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