ZIRCON CORPORATION APPOINTS ANGELA SWEENEY AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Seasoned finance and operations executive brings more than two decades of experience building scalable financial infrastructure, guiding growth, and supporting strategic transactions.

CAMPBELL, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zircon Corporation, a Silicon Valley-based technology innovator and leader in sensor-based electronic hand tools, today announced the appointment of Angela Sweeney as Chief Financial Officer.

In this role, Sweeney will lead Zircon's finance organization and shape the company's financial strategy across planning, reporting, treasury, capital strategy, controls, and systems. Her leadership will further strengthen the financial foundation supporting Zircon's growth, continued investment in innovation, customer focus, and strategic priorities.

Sweeney joins Zircon with more than 20 years of finance and operational leadership experience across high-growth, manufacturing and technology companies. She brings hands-on manufacturing experience from aerospace, robotics, and medical devices, along with work in SaaS, biotechnology, and fintech. She has helped scale 14 startups and guided 16 mergers and acquisitions.

She has held senior finance and operational positions at Poplar Homes, Astra, Engagor, and Venga Global, and advises founders and executive teams on financial strategy, planning, fundraising, M&A, and scalable operations. Across those roles, she has led multimillion-dollar treasury operations, helped raise more than $100 million in debt and equity capital, strengthened forecasting and reporting functions, and built the financial systems and controls needed to support growth, informed decision-making, and long-term value creation.

"Angela brings a rare combination of financial rigor, strategic perspective, and an operator's mindset," said John Stauss, Chief Executive Officer of Zircon Corporation. "She connects financial strategy to the broader business and understands how to build the infrastructure that enables a company to move decisively, invest intelligently, and execute against its priorities. Her leadership will be a strategic asset as Zircon builds on its innovation legacy and pursues its next chapter of growth."

"I am excited to join Zircon at an important point in its evolution," said Sweeney. "For more than 50 years, Zircon has earned the trust of professionals and homeowners by building tools that are accurate, dependable, and built to last. I believe finance should work the same way: precise, transparent, and designed for the long term. I look forward to partnering with John, the leadership team, and employees across the company to give Zircon the financial clarity and flexibility to keep investing in innovation and in the customers who rely on its products."

Sweeney's appointment adds further depth to Zircon's leadership team as the company advances its product pipeline, strengthens its operating capabilities, and expands the platform needed to serve customers and partners worldwide.

About Zircon Corporation
Zircon Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ZRCN Inc., is a global manufacturer and seller of electronic hand tools, including stud finders, metal detectors, electrical scanners, water detectors, and other innovative electronic tools. Zircon has been a technology leader in its field since its inception, leveraging over 80 global patents and registered designs based on sensor and semiconductor-based technologies. In 2025, the company celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking a legacy of industry innovation and a commitment to quality for customers worldwide. To learn more, visit zircon.com.

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