Company news.(News Briefs)

of recent origin president at Gilman
Russell T Gilman Inc., Grafton, Wis., has named Andrew Fletcher as president. Previously, Fletcher was the global part manager of machine tool fruitss with SKF, Gothenburg, Sweden, Gilman's parent company.
Although retiring, Paul Haas, past president and CEO will labor for as a consultant for Gilman/SKF during the transition period.
Chief technical officer
Internet-based cutting tool resource Cuttools.com of Oakland, Calif., has appointed Patrick J Loyacona Jr to the position of chief technical officer. He will head up website