Fenton, Michigan – May 15, 2013 – Theodore A. Cannell has joined Atlas Technologies, the pressroom technology solutions experts, as a Contract Manager.

Mr. Cannell will be responsible for all project phases, including engineering; mechanical and controls hardware and software design; procurement; manufacturing; assembly, test and ship with consistent, fluent communication to the customer regarding project status.

Previously, Mr. Cannell was with General Motors, Tesla Motors, IHI Press Technology America, Tower Automotive and Enprotech Corporation’s Mechatronics Division.

“Ted's breadth of experience and the technical rigor and attention to detail, which he brings to his work, will assist Atlas in its ongoing focus on excellence in product design and manufacturing, and on customer service," observes Jesse Levine, Atlas' Chief Executive.

Mr. Levine adds, "Ted has been in our field for nearly three decades. He brings with him a significant body of technical knowledge and also the experience regarding how to deliver well designed machinery on-time, on-budget, and which performs as specified. All of these are requirements in keeping Atlas competitive in producing 'Made in America' machinery."

Cannell lives in Lapeer, Michigan with his wife Robin. Together they have two children and four grandchildren.

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About Atlas Technologies

Atlas Technologies has been building creative automation solutions for over 42 years and has installed over $1 Billion dollars in systems worldwide.

Atlas Technologies’ strong product offerings include turnkey stamping and fabricating systems, heavy-plate and bar-steel processing equipment, robotic integration, quick die-change equipment, automatic storage and retrieval systems, both conventional and robotic stacking and de-stacking systems and in-press transfer systems.

To learn more, please contact Atlas Technologies directly at (810) 629-6663 or visit us on the web at www.atlastechnologies.com.