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PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2013) - Takashi Sonoda, a 30-year veteran of the company, was recently appointed president of ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ún.

Sonoda previously managed a 400-person staff at the company¡¯s Brazil facility and most recently served as president of ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú R. B. Controls Co., Ltd., in Japan.

¡°Takashi brings a unique perspective. His extensive global industry background, strong management skills, and logistics and sales experience are valuable additions to the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú America team,¡± said Yuzo Yoshida, general manager of overseas business headquarters at ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú. 

In addition to welcoming a new president, ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú America is growing its advisory committee. Phil Weeks, previously the COO of ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú America, recently transitioned to the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú America Advisory Council to help support the expansion of the company¡¯s North American operations.

¡°As we begin 2013, we are extremely optimistic about the future. With the guidance of Takashi and Phil, we have the right leadership in place to ensure a successful future,¡± added Yoshida.