Cincinnati, OH & Hartland, WI (March 2025) - ITW Air Management and Pillar Technologies are pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Black as their new Business Unit Manager. Dan previously joined the ITW organization in April 2024 as Site Manager for the Cincinnati, OH location. In this new role, Dan will be responsible for overseeing operations and driving strategic initiatives within both business units, bringing his expertise and leadership to further enhance the company's growth and success.
This leadership change follows the combined collaboration of the ITW business units in 2023, previously led by Tyler Derus. ITW Air Management and Pillar Technologies have shared their expertise and resources to enhance their product offerings and accelerate innovation. This has allowed both companies to leverage their strengths, resulting in a more robust, efficient, and competitive organization ready to meet the growing demands of the market.
"I am thrilled to continue to grow the ITW Air Management and Pillar Technologies organizations at such an exciting time," said Dan Black. "I look forward to working alongside our Team in Cincinnati, OH and Hartland, WI to drive our business forward and build on the tremendous success our group has achieved together. We will continue to create impactful solutions alongside our customers, to meet their evolving needs."
The appointment of Dan Black as Business Unit Manager supports ITW Air Management and Pillar Technologies' ongoing commitment to ensure continued growth and innovaiton in their industries. This leadership transition will focus on continuing to strengthen the alignment between ITW Air Management and Pillar Technologies, fostering a culture of collaboration. By leveraging the capabilities at both sites, they are expected to further solidify ITW's position as an industry leader in their markets.
About ITW Air Management: Part of the global ITW Organization, ITW Air Management is made up of two brands that provide expert air solutions for a variety of industrial application needs. ITW Air Management is comprised of Paxton Products (founded in 1950) and Vortec (founded in 1961). With over six decades of industrial manufacturing experience, ITW Air Management provides experly designed solutions that improve efficiency and increase productivity.
About Pillar Technologies: Located in Hartland, WI, Pillar Technologies is part of the global ITW Organization and is made up of two brands, Pillar Technologies Induction Sealers and Pillar Technologies Surface Treatment. Pillar Technologies Induction Sealers provide superior bottle cap sealing solutions for packaging applications. Pillar Technologies Surface Treatment provides innovative products that promote adhesion to surfaces with printing, coating, or laminating.