PALMYRA, N.Y. (Jan. 1, 2014) – The Garlock family of companies announced the appointment of Barb Ross as the Director of Rotary Seals. Ms. Ross will be working closely with our Power Transmission Distribution Channel Partners, focusing mainly on our KLOZURE® and Bearing Isolator product families. Ms. Ross is intimately involved with the Power Transmissions Distributors Association (PTDA) and was recently presented with the prestigious Warren Pike Award, an honor for individuals who have demonstrated outstanding, continuous, long-term support of PTDA and the PT/MC industry. Ms. Ross presently serves as President of the PTDA Foundation and is serving on the AIST Birmingham Chapter board. “Barb has dedicated her career to serving the Power Transmission Industry and we are so excited to have her as part of our team” says Michael Monica, Global Director of Sales. “She has intimate knowledge of the industrial processes of our end users, making her a trusted advisor to our rotary seal customers.” The Garlock family of companies is part of EnPro Industries. Garlock produces fluid sealing products. Processing industries served include chemical and petrochemicals, refining, pulp and paper, power generation, semiconductor, primary metals, food and pharmaceuticals, mining and original equipment manufacturers.