Terry King has been appointed as the director of engineering for GPM Inc. In this role, King will oversee all aspects of engineering and design within GPM, as well as coordinate efforts for special engineered products.

“Terry is a very talented individual and we are thrilled to have him join the GPM family,” says Rob West, CEO of GPM. “He brings valuable engineering and manufacturing experience to our senior management that will complement our future plans for growth.”

King has extensive experience in engineering management and more than 30 years of industrial manufacturing experience, including heavy machining plant management, foundry and fabrication. He most recently worked as the general manager of American Precision Avionics in Duluth. King is a graduate from Iowa State University and holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. In addition, King is a certified practitioner of inventory management (CPIM) and a member of the American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS).

Founded in 1978, GPM is the original equipment manufacturer of the GPM-EliminatorTM horizontal and submersible pumps. The Company also represents world-class manufacturers providing solutions in air handling, mechanical seals, gearboxes, material handling systems, cooling towers, valves and many other products. GPM employs 60 people throughout the company’s six locations in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota and Ohio. To learn more about GPM, go to www.gpmco.com.