FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 17, 2012

CONTACT:
John Locarno
Global Sales & Marketing Manager
(608) 365-2563
Fax: (608) 365-6812
Email: john.locarno@regalbeloit.com
www.durstdrives.com

Durst Names Kalosh Plaku Quality Engineer

CLINTON, Wis. — Durst announced today that industry veteran Kalosh Plaku has been appointed to the position of Quality Engineer. The Chicago native brings an impressive record of accomplishments in total quality program management that will greatly enhance Durst’s quality management system and manufacturing processes.

A skilled problem solver, Kalosh has honed his extensive skills over the past 20 years developing and establishing systems in manufacturing environments to reduce costs, increase yields and improve client relations. He has been responsible for quality engineering and quality management functions in the semiconductor and medical device industries.

Kalosh is an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and a registered Project Management Professional through the Project Management Institute. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Master of Business Administration degree from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management.

About Durst

Durst, a Regal company headquartered in Clinton, Wis., is a worldwide leader in gear drives and transmissions. Durst boasts one of the most comprehensive mechanical power transmission product offerings for on- and off-highway and specialty vehicle equipment in North America. With over 75 years of industrial experience, Durst offers full design, development and test capabilities utilizing work cells, flexible automation, three-dimensional solid modeling and four-square testing. Whether standard, modified or custom, products are designed and manufactured to customer specifications. For more information, call (800) 356-0775 or visit the Durst website at www.durstdrives.com.

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