Taylor-Wharton International Appoints Len York as President of Cryogenics Business

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Taylor-Wharton International LLC (TWI) is pleased to announce Len York's appointment as President of Taylor-Wharton Cryogenics LLC (Cryogenics).  Mr. York currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of TWI and will continue to perform his financial role as he leads Cryogenics' global operations.  

Mr. York's 25 years of executive management, manufacturing, and turnaround experience includes roles as President, CFO and COO. His success in leadership positions with automotive, marine and steel manufacturers and his expertise in business process change and LEAN manufacturing make him well-qualified to lead Cryogenics.

"Len has excelled in his role as Chief Financial Officer throughout our restructuring and will continue to make a major contribution in his new role at Cryogenics," said Bill Corbin, TWI's Chief Executive Officer.  "Under Len's leadership, Cryogenics will aggressively reinvent its processes and products focusing on unsurpassed quality and delivering industry-leading manufacturing times to our customers."

"As the world recovers from the recession and Cryogenics emerges from its successful financial restructuring it is imperative that we better align ourselves with the needs of our customers and the industries we serve," Mr. York said. "Each member of our organization will be responsible for taking a fresh look at every aspect of our business with the common goal of reinvigorating our processes and technology to deliver the most innovative and highest-quality products to market."

Supporting Mr. York in his financial duties are Denise MacIvor, Vice President -Treasurer and Joe Sorce, Vice President - Finance and Strategy.  Mr. Sorce previously served as Vice President - Strategic Development and will add financial analysis and planning to his current responsibilities.  

About Taylor-Wharton International LLC

Taylor-Wharton International LLC is a leading global manufacturer of pressure vessels and precision valves for gas applications.  TWI operates along three primary business lines that include propane tank manufacturing, repair and refurbishment; bulk and portable cryogenic storage tanks; and precision valves for use in the compressed gas and refrigeration industries.  Taylor-Wharton International sells its products to over 80 countries worldwide from 16 manufacturing, sales, warehouse and service facilities. TWI traces its roots to the Union Iron Works, established at what is now High Bridge, N.J., in 1742. Additional information about Taylor-Wharton International can be located at www.twiglobaltech.com.

SOURCE Taylor-Wharton International LLC