Starrett names director of sales

Athol, Mass.-based L.S. Starrett Co., a manufacturer of precision measuring tools, gauges, hand tools, saw blades, and metrology systems, has appointed Jon-Michael Raymond as director of sales, North America, industrial products. He succeeds Tony Aspin, vice president of sales, who will retire June 30 after 28 years of service.

Raymond has worked in the industry for more than 12 years, most recently as vice president of sales with Pferd Inc. He also has held various sales and finance positions for Osborn and Norton|Saint-Gobain Abrasives. Raymond is a graduate of Worcester State University and holds an MBA from Assumption College.