NanoSteel appoints vice president of sales, marketing

The NanoSteel® Company, Providence, R.I., a producer of nanostructured steel alloys for industrial applications, has added Kenneth M. Byrne as vice president of sales and marketing. Based at the company's headquarters, Byrne oversees the development and execution of sales and marketing strategies for the entire family of Super Hard Steel® (SHS) products. He replaces Michael Breitsameter, who stepped down after fours years of leading the company's sales activities.

Byrne served most recently as vice president of sales and marketing, coatings division, for Liquidmetal Technologies. He has more than 20 years of experience as a sales executive in heavy industry, including power, hydro, aggregates, marine and offshore, and contract manufacturing. Before joining Liquidmetal Technologies, Byrne managed sales agencies at IGH Group LLC and CLW/OEM Sales Group.