Acme Manufacturing Company Appoints President and CEO

Acme Manufacturing Company in Auburn Hills, MI, has announced G. A. "Fritz" Carlson III as President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and majority shareholder of Acme.

Carlson joined Acme in 1984 and has been involved in the company's strategic global growth for over 32 years. He is the fourth generation family member to become owner of Acme.

As president and CEO, he is responsible for overseeing all company operations and is instrumental in the company's direction for advancing robotic deburring and polishing automation solutions with an emphasis in the aerospace engine components and consumer products industries.

Carlson holds an Executive MBA from the Advanced Management Program of Michigan State University and a BA in Marketing from Michigan State University.

Carlson is an active member of the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), Robotics Industry Association (RIA) and Young Presidents Organization (Gold) (YPO).

Under a separate announcement Glen Carlson Jr. now holds the title Chairman Emeritus. "Glen retired as Chairman after 58 years of service and has played a valuable role in the metal finishing automation machinery industry," said a company spokesperson.

For more information contact:

Acme Manufacturing Company

4240 North Atlantic Boulevard

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

248-393-7300

www.acmemfg.com