Precision Drive Systems names Northeast sales manager

Precision Drive Systems of Bessemer City, N.C., announces that Joe Donatelli has joined its North American sales team as Northeast Regional sales manager.

“Mr. Donatelli brings a wealth of experience to PDS, including owning and operating a machinery importing/distributing company. He has previously been a sales team member with Force Machinery, Hess Gmbh, Panhans Gmbh and most recently national sales manager of Komo Machine Company. His extensive experience in equipment and equipment applications in the wood, plastics, nonferrous metals, composites and aerospace industries will be brought to bear assisting PDS customers with all their spindle needs – both with new sales and repair services,” the company said in a statement.

PDS manufacturers and repairs a full line of high-performance, high-speed electric, and belt-driven machining spindles and 5-axis heads for the wood, metal and composites industries.

Donatello’s territory includes Virginia to Quebec along the Atlantic coast.