LOMBARD, Ill. – Celette Inc. and Elektron Inc. have announced a change in management at their U.S. headquarters. Timothy Morgan has been appointed general manager for both companies. He replaces Matthias Larisch, who has left the organization.

Morgan most recently served as the Celette-Elektron director of sales and technical operations. He has more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, including more than 15 in collision equipment distribution, marketing and education.

"We will continue the improvements we've made over the past 18 months in customer service, distribution and training. We're very excited about the opportunities in the U.S. and Canada for both our flagship brands," said Morgan.

Celette is a leading producer of automobile frame repair benches and measuring devices, and Elektron is a respected manufacturer of spot welders and other equipment for the auto body repair industry. Both Elektron and Celette are owned by The Equinox Group, an industrial partnership based in Switzerland, with U.S. headquarters located in Lombard, Ill.