Hartfiel Automation, Inc. Announces New President

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hartfiel Automation, Inc.’s ("Hartfiel") Chief Executive Officer, Myron J. Moser has promoted Patrick L. Schusted, the Company's current Vice President of Sales and Marketing to the position of President effective immediately. Mr. Schusted succeeds Mr. Moser, President since 1995. Mr. Moser will continue on as the Company’s CEO and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Moser commented, "I am delighted to transition the stewardship of this incredible company to such an exceptional and deserving leader as Patrick. We are fortunate to have him with us. His leadership has been central to our growth and success in the years he has been with us. I am confident that he will continue to build and strengthen Hartfiel in the future”.

“I am truly excited about the opportunity presented to me. It is a great honor to follow Myron in this role. I look forward to serving Hartfiel’s customers, suppliers and employees.”

Mr. Schusted has been with Hartfiel since 2005 joining the Company as an outside sales representative. He was promoted to Minnesota Branch Manager, and then to Vice President Sales and Marketing, prior to his promotion to his new role as President. Mr. Schusted joins an elite list of only two that have served in the Presidential role since the Company’s founding in 1958.

Mr. Schusted commented, "I am truly excited about the opportunity presented to me. It is a great honor to follow Myron in this role. I look forward to serving Hartfiel’s customers, suppliers and employees.”

About Hartfiel Automation, Inc.
Hartfiel specializes in delivering pneumatic automation and motion control products and solutions to its customers throughout the central United States. Operating for more than 54 years, Hartfiel is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and is devoted to strengthening manufacturing in 10 states from Minnesota to Texas. Hartfiel has been ISO 9001:2008 certified since 2004; ISO 13485:2003; UL 508A and FM approved. To find out more, please visit us at www.hartfiel.com.