Lincoln Electric names executive VP

David J. Nangle

Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., a manufacturer of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment, and brazing and soldering alloys, has promoted David J. Nangle to executive vice president. He also serves as president of The Harris Products Group segment.

Nangle joined the company in 1979 and held numerous sales management positions with increasing responsibility. In 1999 he was appointed president of the company’s Harris Calorific subsidiary; in 2003 he was named president of the company’s retail subsidiary, WCTA LLC. He also was elected president of J.W. Harris Co. in 2005.

Nangle holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Roanoke College and an MBA from California State University, Fresno.