For Immediate Release

Ascential Technologies Hires Eric Elder as Vice President of Sales in the Americas

Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 16, 2024 — Ascential Technologies, a leading global provider of automated diagnostic, inspection, assembly and test systems and services across a wide range of industries, has brought on Eric Elder as its vice president of sales for its Test & Measurement Systems division in the Americas.

In this role, Elder will lead strategic and sustainable growth initiatives, spearhead business development, and build and nurture customer relationships in industrial sectors.

“Eric’s extensive background in sales, deep understanding of business integrations and technical expertise, positions him to drive growth and innovation as our newest vice president of sales,” said Erin Dillard, CCO of Ascential Technologies’ Transportation and Test & Measurement Systems divisions. “Beyond a solid track record, his entrepreneurial spirit and highly personable demeanor make him the perfect candidate for this role, and we are excited to have him onboard.”

Prior to joining Ascential Technologies, Elder spent 12 years with Fluke Reliability, most recently as sales director for North America. His career began in 2012 with PRUFTECHNIK Group as a field sales & service engineer, working closely with industrial and manufacturing plants to ensure the reliability of critical machinery. In 2019, following the acquisition of PRUFTECHNIK by Fluke, he played a pivotal role in business development and integration efforts. He also was instrumental in the acquisition of a company by Fluke in 2023, enhancing his expertise in change management and operational strategy.

Before his tenure at Fluke, Elder worked as a mechanic for Siemens VAI, where he gained hands-on experience with large-scale industrial equipment in the steel industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology.

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Eric Elder, Vice President of Sales for
Test & Measurement Systems,
Ascential Technologies

About Ascential Technologies
Ascential Technologies, (formerly known as Burke Porter Group), designs, develops, and automates complex diagnostics, inspection and test processes across medical & life sciences, transportation, and test & measurement systems end markets. The company tackles customers’ most demanding, mission-critical challenges where the cost of failure is high. With more than 70 years of innovation experience, Ascential has a global presence and the expertise of more than 2,300 professionals across 40 locations, helping customers accelerate critical solution innovation, mitigate risk, drive competitive differentiation, and shorten time to market, at scale. The company’s uniqueness lies in its commitment to guiding customers through the entire product life cycle, from ideation to commercialization, where quality and safety matter most. Ascential’s customers include Fortune 100 leaders and disruptive innovators. Learn more at www.ascentialtech.com. 

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