Benton joins HAN-TEK as Manager of Parts and Service

(VICTOR, N.Y., June 23, 2004) – HAN-TEK, Inc., a solutions provider of advanced automation technology for manufacturing assembly and product distribution, has named Steven R. Benton as manager of parts and service.

Benton has 30 years of experience in the material-handling and automation industries. He was a senior project manager with DT Industries Inc. (formerly Hansford Automation Systems); a manager of engineering with Retrotech, Inc.; and a manager of installation and commissioning with Portec, Inc.

“Adding Steve Benton to our team brings HAN-TEK a wealth of experience in key areas important to our market niche,” said Todd VandeSande, vice president of HAN-TEK. “His expertise will allow us to continue providing customers with the high levels of satisfaction they have come to expect from HAN-TEK.”

Benton holds a BS in electrical engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. He lives in Farmington with his wife, Nancy, and children, Matthew and Melissa.

HAN-TEK, Inc., an ISO 9001:2000 registered company, customizes advanced automation technology to optimize manufacturing-assembly and product-distribution systems. Founded in 1961, HAN-TEK specializes in overhead cranes, integrated conveyors, and systems automation and controls.

To learn more about HAN-TEK, call 800-836-0237.