GWS Tool Group Announces New Application Specialists

Jack Crawford has filled a position of Application Specialist at GWS Tool Group.

In this role, Jack will be responsible for supporting GWS distributors and key metalworking customers in the application of GWS high-performance cutting tool solutions. Cutting tools from GWS include both standard and purpose-built tooling such as end mills, form tools, step tools, drills, reamers, taps, and PCD tipped tooling along with countless variations of special turning inserts.

For several years he has been applying his knowledge at the spindle, helping to optimize production requirements, and strengthening sales for his customers. He has a vast channel partner cutting tool knowledge base and has proven successes of bringing good solutions to the spindle. Jack started his career in Bozeman, MT as an Engineering Intern learning the technical skills for assembly, operation, and maintenance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles along with preparing detailed design packages for contract manufacturers utilizing SolidWorks. After honing his skills on the machine tool side, Jack moved into sharpening his skills in CAM software programming while using complex cutting tool solutions such as Gear Skiving, while working for a highly regarded global cutting tool manufacturer.

“Jack’s extensive metalworking and process improvement experience is an ideal fit for our organization,” said Scott Tiehen, Director of Sales – West. “His Mechanical Engineering background coupled with Aerospace experience and a successful track record working with key channel partners and end users will immediately add value to our customers.”

For GWS, Jack will be responsible for business development and application support for our channel partners and end users in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.

Jack’s Contact Information:
(360) 506-9058
jcrawford@gwstoolgroup.com

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Michael Keener has filled a position of Application Specialist through GWS Tool Group.

Michael has been specializing in the automotive sector for CJT Koolcarb for 17 years both in engineering special tool designs and implementation of new manufacturing lines at the U.S. big three automotive manufacturers. Along with his experience working with the automotive customers, Michael has been resolving many types of tooling issues at the spindle around the US and Mexico.

In this new role with us, Michael will be responsible for supporting GWS distributors and key metalworking customers in the application of GWS high-performance cutting tool solutions. Cutting tools from GWS include both standard and purpose-built tooling, such as end mills, form tools, step tools, drills, reamers, taps, PCD tipped tooling along with countless variations of special turning inserts.

Michael started his 31-year career in the metal working industry as an apprentice at a tier one machine shop who supplied various parts to the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. Over this 7-year period, his knowledge learned during this time proves to be an asset when working with cutting tools and understanding how to get them to perform to their best performance. Michael was then acquired by a local Ohio cutting tool distributor in their sales/application department where he worked with mostly customers who were producing high volume of various machined parts. After 8 years with this distributor, Michael was then brought into CJT Koolcarb to continue working with customers in a sales/application position. Now as a part of the GWS Tool Group, Michael is ready to apply his expertise in helping to offer the best solutions and perfect cutting tools to his customers.

“Michael’s extensive metalworking and manufacturing line experience is an ideal fit for our organization,” said John Kiiffner, Director of Sales – Northeast. “His special tool design engineering background combined with his vast automotive experience will immediately add value to our customers.”

For GWS, Michael will be responsible for business development and application support for our channel partners and end users in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

Michael’s Contact Information:
(330) 858-3652
mkeener@gwstoolgroup.com