NanoSteel(R) Hires Michael Quinlan as Vice President, Sales and Marketing

PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The NanoSteel(R) Company, a leader in nanostructured steel alloy surface technologies for industrial applications, announces the addition of Michael Quinlan as vice president, sales and marketing. Quinlan will be based at NanoSteel's corporate headquarters in Providence, R.I. and lead all sales and marketing activities for the company's portfolio of Super Hard Steel(R) coating, overlay and wear plate solutions.

"Michael brings a wealth of business expertise to NanoSteel's senior management team," says Dave Paratore, president and CEO. "His executive leadership skills and sales and marketing experience will help NanoSteel strengthen relationships with its current customers and also develop new opportunities to grow our business."

Quinlan has more than 25 years of experience in nuclear, hydro and fossil power generation covering a wide range of roles including sales management, operations, regulatory compliance, project management and manufacturing. Quinlan arrives from Babcock Power Services in Massachusetts where he served as director of project proposals. Prior to this, Quinlan developed and managed Alstom Power's surface technology division in Chattanooga. Quinlan completed his focused business management program at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.

The NanoSteel Company, Inc., headquartered in Providence, R.I., develops and markets a range of patented Super Hard Steel nanostructured alloy coating, overlay and wear plate solutions that effectively solve or alleviate many operational challenges faced in critical industries today, including wear, erosion and corrosion in a wide range of complex service environments. For additional information, call toll free 1-877-293-NANO or visit www.nanosteelco.com.

    For more information, contact:
    Greg Nixon
    The NanoSteel Company
    67 Cedar Street, Suite 101
    Providence, Rhode Island 02903
    (401) 270-3549, Ext. 161
    gnixon@nanosteelco.com

SOURCE The NanoSteel Company, Inc.