Beckwood Press Company Hires Director of Operations

Richard Wilhelm will oversee all aspects of engineering, production and customer service and support for all Beckwood products and services.

Beckwood Press Company (St. Louis, MO), a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses and automation systems, announced it has hired Richard Wilhelm to the position of director of operations.

Wilhelm, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University, and an MBA from Washington University Graduate School of Business, has over 25 years of experience directing industrial manufacturing operations.

He will lend his knowledge and support on company operations while championing advanced production methods and innovative technology. In his executive role, Wilhelm will oversee all aspects of engineering, production and customer service and support for all Beckwood products and services.

Prior to Beckwood, Wilhelm held the position of director of operations and engineering for Tech Electronics (St. Louis, MO) where he held complete responsibility for planning, organizing, controlling and overall management of engineers, project managers and field operations personnel.

The Beckwood Press Company is a leading hydraulic press and automated systems supplier that offers a variety of customized hydraulic presses ranging from two tons to 2000+ tons and standardized benchtop presses ranging from three tons to 40+ tons. Beckwood is also the contract manufacturer for the Triform line of Sheet Hydroforming Presses for Pryer Technology Group (PTG). info@beckwoodpress.com, www.beckwoodpress.com