P/A Industries names new president

Edward R. Morris has been named president of P/A Industries Inc. North American operations, headquartered in Bloomfield, Conn.

Jerome E. Finn, president since 1975, will remain as chairman and concentrate his energies on expanding the company's international holdings and foreign alliances. The company currently has operations in Sweden, Taiwan, Germany, Czech Republic, and most recently, Brazil.

Morris began his career at P/A in 1999 as vice president of technology and was promoted to executive vice president in 2002. As president, his focus is on accelerating the company's overall organizational growth strategy, continuing product innovation, maintaining strong customer satisfaction, and enhancing employee development.