"After my North America General Industrial operational plants responsibility completion last year, 2015 was fully expanded in Asia where Bodycote focused on strategic developments for the Specialist Technologies Division, and going forward on Group Corporate Development. With my involvement, Bodycote will accelerate the efforts in organic strategic acquisitions which was previously lead only by Antony Woods. Our objective is to continue to acquire quality heat treat businesses to develop and expand our network and served markets. Our focus will not only be North America but also globally (Europe and Asia). Any individuals or companies considering a potential divestment either at present or as part of planning for the future are welcome to contact Mario Ciampini".

"Bodycote, the world’s largest heat treatment services provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mario Ciampini as Vice President, Special Projects. In his ten years with Bodycote, Mario has led the North American heat treatment business serving General Industrial markets, developed and launched business in Asia, andimplemented several strategic initiatives. Well known in the heat treatment industry, Mario joins Antony Woods, Vice President, Corporate Development in searching for acquisition targets core or complementary to the company’s markets and services. About Bodycote. With more than 180 accredited facilities in 24 countries, Bodycote is the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services. Through heat treatment, metal joining, surface technology and Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP), Bodycote improves the properties of metals and alloys, extending the life of vital components for a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defence, automotive, power generation, oil & gas, construction, medical and transportation. Customers in all of these industries have entrusted their products to Bodycote’s care for more than 30 years