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Robert Hargesheimer Appointed President of
The Tech Group
Lionville, PA, October
5, 2005 – West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST), today announced
Robert S. Hargesheimer has been named President of a newly formed business unit
combining West’s Device Group and The Tech Group, which was acquired by West in
May 2005. The newly formed business unit will operate under The Tech Group name.
Mr. Hargesheimer previously served as President of the Device Group at West.
“West’s objective is to build a leading device engineering and manufacturing
capability to support the growing health care and consumer markets,” said Steve
Ellers, President and Chief Operating Officer of West Pharmaceutical Services.
“Bob’s experience with West and his knowledge of market applications for our
engineering and manufacturing expertise is well known and respected by both our
employees and our customers.”
With the acquisition of Tech, West has significantly expanded its presence in
the medical device, health care and consumer markets. The combined entity will
continue to operate from existing engineering and manufacturing facilities in
Arizona, Indiana, Ireland, Mexico, Michigan, Puerto Rico and Pennsylvania. Sales
and administration functions will be located in both Scottsdale, Arizona and
Lionville, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Hargesheimer joined West Pharmaceutical Services in August 1992 as director
of finance and planning in the Health Care Group and has held positions of
increasing responsibility throughout the organization including operations,
finance and business development. He holds a BA degree in Economics from
Lafayette College and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of
Pennsylvania.
About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is the world’s premier manufacturer of
components and systems for injectable drug delivery, including stoppers and
seals for vials, and closures and disposable components used in syringe, IV and
blood collection systems. The company also provides products with application to
the personal care, food and beverage markets. West’s customers include the
world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic drug and medical device
producers. Headquartered in Lionville, Pennsylvania, West Pharmaceutical
supports its partners and customers from 50 locations throughout North America,
South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, visit West at
http://www.westpharma.com .
Media Enquiries:
Dr Marc Egelhofer
Northbank Communications
Tel: +44 (0) 1260 296500
Email: m.egelhofer@northbankcommunications.com
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