ATHOL, Mass.—L.S. Starrett Co. has appointed David Allen as its metrology systems vice president.
Allen in this newly created role will be responsible for the strategy, growth and profitability of the firm's advanced metrology systems, which Starrett said includes its Starrett Bytewise, Starrett Tru-Stone Technologies, Starrett-Kinemetric Systems, metrology software development, force measurement systems and Starrett Special Gage Department.
The firm said Allen brings nearly 20 years of experience in commercial and general management of highly engineered product businesses. He most recently served as vice president, energy and industrial markets for Mott Corp., a manufacturer of porous metal filtration and flow control products.
Starrett said prior to that he spent 13 years with Danaher Corp. in general management, marketing and engineering leadership roles in the U.S., Europe and China.