New General Manager For Manx Facility

Swagelok Company (USA) has named David Hester as general manager for Swagelok Ltd., at its operation on the Isle of Man. In this role, Mr. Hester is responsible for daily operations and continuous improvement of the facility.

The manufacturing operations at Swagelok Ltd. help to complete the company’s piping and regulator product offering for the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. From the Isle of Man, Swagelok also serves local niche markets that require quick turn-around on high added value and specialised products.

David Hester joined Swagelok Ltd. as engineering manager in 2006 and has been instrumental in aligning and managing quality and process improvement initiatives. In the last three years, he has also played a critical role in developing the facility’s current manufacturing model while supporting key customer activity.

Prior to joining Swagelok, Hester held engineering leadership positions at a number of companies, including Mars Electronics, Rolls-Royce Aerospace, and Strix Ltd. He is a Chartered Engineer and member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). He holds a bachelor’s degree with honors in mechanical engineering from University of Portsmouth, UK.