Alinabal Group names VP of sales and business development

Alinabal Group, a company of precision manufacturers in Milford, Conn., has hired Bill Richards as vice president of sales and business development. He has more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing equipment and technology markets.

Richards has served as sales director, regional sales development manager, and senior account manager with Optitex, Gerber Technology, and SFW East. He most recently served as sales director at Zund America.