Pressure Technology, Inc. has announced the appointment of Richard M. Walker to the position of plant manager at the company's New Concord, Ohio, facility, which is expected to be operational next month. "Walker brings us over 15 years of experience, both technical and managerial, in the HIPing field," said David Bowles, general manager. "That type of versatility is difficult to find in our industry." Walker most recently served as production director for the European HIP Division of Bodycote.