• General Filters Inc. (Novi, Mich.) has promotedTim Bartonto vice president of sales and marketing. The company has also hired Dean Scheurichas the new Eastern sales manager.

• Bard Manufacturing Co. (Bryan, Ohio) has promotedVaughan Smithto the position of national sales manager, Engineered Products. His responsibilities will include promoting product benefits, developing projects, and expanding distribution channels.

Publication date:06/25/2007