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BOARD APPOINTMENT AT PAL
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General Manager and Director of PAL Shenzhen
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CW Chan, who joined the company over 20
years ago as a Production Supervisor, has been appointed a Director of Process
Automation International Ltd (PAL), the world's largest manufacturer of
automated electroplating machinery.
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Before joining PAL in 1981, CW Chan, had
previously worked for a plating shop in Hong Kong. In July 1994 he transferred
from PAL Hong to PAL's major manufacturing facility, PAL Shenzhen, where he took up
the post of Assistant Production Manager; then 1997 saw his promotion to Production
Manager of PAL Shenzhen.
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In 2001 CW Chan was appointed Deputy
General Manager and Director of PAL Shenzhen (following the retirement of Mr C
Chan who previously held this post).
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"Mr CW Chan has done an excellent job of
running the Shenzhen operation since taking over from Mr Chan Chin, as any one
of our many visitors to the factory will testify," comments Geoff Paterson,
Managing Director of PAL, which has over 1,240 machines installed in 36
countries.
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"Apart from his day-to-day duties, he has
been heavily involved in our continuous programme to increase the efficiency of
our operation and the quality of our products. His promotion is thoroughly deserved
and I welcome him on to the Board of Process Automation International Ltd."
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In his new capacity, Mr Chan will continue
to head up the Shenzhen facility with its 400 employees and oversee both the
factory operation and all allied administration; and will also be taking part
in establishing the PAL Group's policies, strategies and future development.
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CW Chan has three children, the two oldest
- a son and a daughter - are studying at universities in the USA, whilst his
younger daughter is a high school student in Hong Kong.
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26 Feb 2003
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