NEWTON, Kan. -- Rick Bigham has been named Product Manager -- Magnetic Separation for Bunting Magnetics Co., a U.S.-based manufacturer of magnetic assemblies and equipment.
"The Magnetic Separation product line is historically our largest in terms of sales and overall importance to the company," said Robert J. Bunting, Owner and Chief Executive. "Having someoen with the experience and background of Rick will ensure that we keep being an innovator in this field and maintain our standing as the industry leader."
Bigham has more than 27 years of experience in the automotive, industrial gas, magnetic products and petroleum industries. He served in sales management roles for Dresser Industries and Cullum & Brown before joining Bunting Magnetics Co. as International Sales Manager in 2000.
As Product Manager -- Magnetic Separation, Bigham will be responsible for an extensive line of magnetic separation equipment that removes ferrous contaminants from dry particulates, liquids, and slurries.