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Griffin Analytical Technologies hires new vice president of sales and marketing
West Lafayette, Ind. - November 3, 2005 - Griffin Analytical Technologies Inc., an emerging leader in next-generation chemical detection and identification systems, today announced the hiring of Bob Kibler to the position of vice president sales and marketing. "Bob Kibler brings close to 30 years of experience in sales and marketing leadership for companies involved in the business and science of chemical analysis," said Dennis Barket, Griffin Analytical's CEO and co-founder. "Griffin will be able to leverage Bob's deep market experience to guide Griffin to the next level of business success." Kibler previously served as marketing director for the Environmental Health & Safety unit at Inficon, an East Syracuse, N.Y.-based developer, manufacturer and supplier of vacuum instrumentation, critical sensor technologies and process-control software. Kibler developed and grew the unit from startup to total sales of more than $100 million. "My decision to come to Griffin Analytical Technologies was an easy one," Kibler said. "Growing businesses often exhibit optimism and excitement, but I've rarely seen these traits coupled with the level of technical excellence, focused management, committed employees and corporate vision for success that I've found at Griffin." Kibler's sales and marketing career also includes stints with Hewlett-Packard, Varian Instruments and Antek Instruments. For the past 10 years, Kibler has served as president of the Gulf Coast Conference, which represents the interests of the chemical analysis community. About Griffin Analytical Technologies Founded in 2001, Griffin Analytical Technologies Inc. is developing and producing a platform of value-added mass spectrometer systems to be used as next-generation chemical identification systems and biological sensors in the security and defense markets. Griffin's patented Cylindrical Ion Trap technology has provided the key component to develop and manufacture the first truly miniaturized, portable mass spectrometer system, the Minotaur. For more information go online. CONTACT: Dennis Barket, (765) 775-1701, Barket@griffinanalytical.com |
