NEWS RELEASE
Kent Displays New Organizational Structure.
Kent, Ohio (January 3, 2007) – Kent Displays Inc. (KDI) the world leader in commercialization of “No Power” LCDs announces a substantial new structure of its operations. During 2007 KDI has positioned itself to become the first volume manufacturer of flexible liquid crystal displays in the world. To meet the market requirements the company announces the following personnel changes:
Dr. Asad Khan has been promoted to Vice President, Technology. In this position Research and Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing operations will report to Dr. Khan.
Donald Davis has been promoted to the position of Manager, Display Manufacturing. Previously Don was Senior Process Engineer. In his new position he will be responsible for establishing flexible cell production as well as managing the significant growth of this project.
Dr. Erica Montbach has been promoted to Manager, R&D. Erica had previously been a Senior Research Scientist and her new duties include the direction of the R&D department at KDI.
Keith Bellamy has been promoted to the position of Manager, Engineering. In this position Keith will be responsible for the direction and coordination of all engineering efforts at KDI. Previously Keith had been Engineering Program Manager.
William Emanuele, Manager, Module Manufacturing will to continue to manage the glass assembly production business and facility operations. He will work closely with Display manufacturing to support the planned growth in flexible display manufacturing.
Additionally Tess Hasenstaub, Manager, Quality Control & Quality Assurance, will now report to KDI President Joel Domino.
"These changes will allow KDI to effectively manage the progression of moving our Research and Development efforts in making flexible ChLCD's from the prototype stage to full commercial production of flexible LCD's by the middle of 2007" said Joel Domino, President of Kent Displays.