SCHUNK Announces New Vice President

SCHUNK has announced Bo Shomaker as the Vice President of Sales, Tooling and Workholding.

Shomaker brings 27 years of experience in the metalworking industry to SCHUNK. His extensive background includes engineering, technical sales, sales management, general management and strategic account management. Shomaker started his career in engineering and quickly moved into technical sales where he has held positions in territory sales, application solutions and was then promoted to regional sales management and executive management.

"Bo's background is a perfect fit to lead our continued strategy and growth of our successful tooling and workholding team," said Milton Guerry, SCHUNK President.

Shomaker began his career as a metalworking engineer where he gained extensive technical and industry knowledge. In his most recent roles as Vice President Strategic Accounts for automotive customers in Asia and U.S., and General Manager for South East Asia and Director of Sales, Shomaker has led large sales teams ensuring company strategies and business plans were implemented for future growth.

"I am extremely excited about working for SCHUNK. The brand is well recognized and respected for its high quality engineering and innovations and that is what the future of manufacturing is all about. I am also looking forward to working with such a talented group of professionals focused on service to our customers and growth for our company. This is a winning combination and I am honored to be a part of this successful organization here in the U.S.," said Shomaker.

For more information contact:

SCHUNK Inc.

211 Kitty Hawk Drive

Morrisville, NC 27560

919-572-2705

info@us.schunk.com

www.schunk.com