Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), today announced that it has
appointed Jeffrey Spethmann Vice President, Exhaust and Emissions,
effective February 18th. Spethmann is currently President and
CEO of Waltek, Inc., a manufacturer of investment-cast metal parts and
related assemblies.
Spethmann, 48, was previously employed at Donaldson in a variety of
engineering and technology positions from 1988 through 1999. From 1999
through 2011, Spethmann held positions of General Manager and then
President of Blow Molded Specialties, Inc., a manufacturing company
focused on the extrusion of blow molded parts and assemblies. Spethmann
holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University
of Minnesota's Institute of Technology and a Master's Degree in Business
Administration from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of
Management.
"Jeff brings a wealth of general management experience, as well as deep
operations and technical knowledge, to our global Exhaust and Emissions
business," said Bill Cook, Donaldson's CEO. "In this role, Jeff will
lead our Exhaust and Emissions business's continuing transition from a
muffler business to an emission control business. The Exhaust and
Emission business is operating very effectively today, providing a solid
foundation for future key project wins from our global Customers."
About Donaldson Company, Inc.
Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems that
improve people's lives, enhance our Customers' equipment performance,
and protect our environment. We are a technology-driven Company
committed to satisfying our Customers' needs for filtration solutions
through innovative research and development, application expertise, and
global presence. Our approximately 13,000 employees contribute to the
Company's success by supporting our Customers at our more than 100
sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.
Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 1000 indices,
and our shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol DCI. Additional
information is available at www.donaldson.com.
Donaldson Company, Inc.
Rich Sheffer, 952-887-3753
Jan 21, 2013