Eric Laubach was named director of strategic accounts for Kalas Manufacturing, Inc. He most recently was CRO for TyreFlow Environmental, Inc., for four years. Prior to that, he had worked for 20 years at Direct Wire and Cable, where he was president. He holds a B.S. degree in political science and English from West Virginia University. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Kalas Manufacturing, Inc., makes copper wire, cable and value-add assemblies.
Bill Stang has been promoted to chief sales officer for Windy City Wire. He joined the company directly after graduating from North Central College in 2002. He has played a vital role in the company’s development and was cited for his “proven leadership and commitment.” He has a B.A. degree in marketing and sociology from North Central College. Based in Bolingbrook, Illinois, Windy City Wire specializes in low-voltage wire and cable distribution.
Tom Hart has been promoted from vacuum sales/applications engineer to director of sales for North America at the SECO/WARWICK Group. He joined the company in 2011 and has more than two decades of experience in precision manufacturing and heat treatment technology sectors. He has been active in multiple industry groups. Based in Meadville, Pennsylvania, the SECO/WARWICK Group provides vacuum furnace treatment equipment for multiple industry sectors.
Christina Trainor has rejoined Prysmian as head of HR for North America. She previously held leadership roles at Prysmian from 2010 to 2022, including V.P. of Human Resources, before positions with The SEFA Group and Heidelberg Materials. Her return follows the promotion of John Andrews to a global HR role. Based in Highland Heights, Kentucky, Prysmian is a global leader in cable solutions.
Obituary
Rolf Dieter Wurmbach, a well-respected retired general manager of Niehoff Endex North America Inc., a man known for his warmth, intelligence, humor, and spirit of adventure, died June 30, 2025, at age 70.
A resident of Woodstown, New Jersey, Wurmbach was born in Kreuztal, Germany. He graduated from the University of Siegen with a degree in electrical engineering. His career in wire and cable began in 1983, when he was hired by Maschinenfabrik Henrich, where he worked until 1996, becoming a senior process engineer. He and his family moved to the U.S., and in 1997, he became a senior process engineer at Superior Essex, where he worked for three years. He became service manager of Knill USA for nearly two years, then joined Niehoff Endex North America in 2002. Two years later he was promoted to general manager. Dealing with health issues, he officially retired in 2020.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marianne (Querl) Wurmbach; a son, Felix Wurmbach, a daughter, Nora Gregan; brothers Thomas Wurmbach and Stefan Wurmbach; sisters Anette Wurmbach and Beatte Wurmbach; and a granddaughter, Hallie.
The family asked that anyone wishing to make a memorial donation on behalf of his name should make that out to the Wire Foundation, 71 Bradley Rd., Ste. 9, Madison, CT, 06443.
