WSI Hires Prokop for New Business Development

Weld Systems Integrators Inc. (WSI) has announced that Mike Prokop is joining its team for New Business Development.

Prokop is an American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT) and Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) through TUV-NORD. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (BEEE) from Youngstown State University and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Prokop has spent over 30 years in manufacturing environments with a focus on automation in technical applications. His previous roles include vice president of global engineering with Entron Controls, LLC and chief electrical engineer/innovation leader with Taylor-Winfield Technologies. His diverse experience spans many industries beyond resistance welding, including the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and other Department of Defense work.

"Mike's significant experience will help expand the company's presence in markets beyond WSI's resistance welding core," said a company spokesperson. "Mike will also enhance WSI's operational capabilities in Research & Development, Engineering Support, Service and Training and Education."

Prokop will continue in his role as Vice-Chair of the AWS J1 and J1M Committees, Chair of the Education Subcommittee of the Resistance Welding Manufacturer Alliance (RWMA), as well as Instructor with the Emmett A. Craig RWMA Resistance Welding School.

For more information contact:

Weld Systems Integrators, Inc.

4943 Driscoll Road

Warrensville Heights, OH 44146

844-WSI-WELD / 216-475-5629

www.WSIWELD.com