LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated
(NYSE:TFX), a leading provider of specialty engineered products for
the commercial, medical, and aerospace markets, today announced that
Dr. Jeffrey A. Graves has joined the company's Board of Directors.
Dr. Graves is president and chief executive officer of C&D
Technologies, a leading North American producer and marketer of
electrical power storage and conversion systems used in
telecommunications, industrial and motive applications. At C&D, Dr.
Graves has spearheaded efforts to integrate and rationalize
acquisitions; expand the company's international manufacturing, sales,
and distribution platforms; and improve overall operating efficiency
and productivity.
Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer of
Teleflex, said, "Dr. Graves will be a valuable addition to the
Teleflex Board of Directors. He brings a strong engineering and
international business background, as well as deep experience with Six
Sigma and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Dr. Graves' guidance and
counsel will benefit our company as well as our stockholders,
customers, and employees. We look forward to his contributions."
Prior to joining C&D Technologies, Dr. Graves served as Chief
Executive Officer of Kemet Electronics Corporation, a manufacturer of
high performance capacitor solutions, including surface-mount
capacitor technologies. Prior to that, Dr. Graves held a number of key
leadership positions with General Electric Company's Power Systems
Division and Corporate Research & Development Center. While at GE, Dr.
Graves led global teams spanning the United States, Eastern Europe,
India and Japan, to deliver advanced power generation products and
services to customers worldwide. Prior to working for GE, Dr. Graves
held various positions of increasing responsibility at Rockwell
International Corporation and Howmet Corporation.
Dr. Graves holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering
from the University of Wisconsin and a B.S. from Purdue University. He
was also among the first Master Black Belts certified in GE's Six
Sigma Program.
In addition, Patricia C. Barron and James W. Zug were reelected to
the Board. Ms. Barron and Messrs. Graves and Zug will serve a
three-year term expiring in 2010.
About Teleflex
Teleflex is a diversified company with 2006 revenues of $2.5
billion. The company designs, manufactures and distributes
quality-engineered products and services for the commercial, medical
and aerospace markets worldwide. Teleflex employs more than 19,000
people worldwide who focus on providing innovative solutions for
customers. Additional information about Teleflex can be obtained from
the company's website on the Internet at www.teleflex.com.
Forward-looking information
Statements in this news release, other than historical data, are
considered forward-looking statements under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to various
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from
those contemplated in the statements. These factors are discussed in
the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
CONTACT: Teleflex Incorporated
Julie McDowell
Vice President
Corporate Communications
610-948-2836
SOURCE: Teleflex Incorporated