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"The Strategic Imperative of Partnering with ART for Executive Leadership Acquisition"	.pdf
"Thorough Review of Atlantic Research Technologies (ART)"	*.pdf*
Report on ART Worldwide	.pdf
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Further Report on ART's USA Recruitment	*.pdf*
HR Tips: Hiring an Employer of Record (EOR) for Your Foreign Employee via a Payroll Company	*.pdf*
How HR Can Identify Real Headhunters (and Avoid the Traps)	*.pdf*
HR Tutorial: The ART Diagnostic Approach to Executive Hiring	*.pdf*
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"Overview of Atlantic Research Technologies' Executive Search in the Industrial Equipment Sector"	*.pdf*
ART's Industrial Equipment Sector Recruitment	.pdf
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Industrial Automation, Packaging & Hydraulics Executive Search

Recruiting leaders who drive excellence and global competitiveness in the industrial sector

Industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by automation, digitalization, supply chain complexity, and global competition. Companies designing and manufacturing high-quality precision industrial equipment and components require leaders who can optimize and nurture new product developments, and build operations, scale production, and implement advanced technologies. Atlantic Research Technologies (ART) has recruited industrial equipment, hydraulics and packaging executives since 1987, supporting global corporations across the U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific, and beyond.

Segments We Serve

Industrial Machinery & Equipment

Capital equipment
Heavy machinery
Packaging equipment & Packaging systems
Robotics & automation
Hydraulic systems & components

Factory Automation

Motion control
Sensors
Industrial software
Controls & instrumentation

Roles We Recruit

Executive Leadership

Regional President

Managing Director

Country Manager
General Manager

Commercial Leadership

Chief Revenue Officer
VP Sales & Marketing
Sales Director
Business Development
Regional Sales

Sales Manager

Finance Leadership

CFO
Finance Director
Financial Controller

Financial Planning

M&A Specialists

Operations Leadership

COO
VP Operations
Plant Manager

Facilities Director

Manufacturing Director

Quality Director

O&M Leadership

Supply Chain Leadership

VP Supply Chain

Procurement Director

Logistics Director

Materials & Inventory Director

Distribution Leadership

Technical Leadership

VP Engineering

Research Director

Engineering Manager

InfoTech & InfoSec Leadership

CISO

Data Center Director

Network Director

Human Resources & Legal Leadership

CHRO
VP Human Resources
HR Director

HR Manager

Chief Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Why Industrial Companies Choose ART

1. Sector Specialist Headhunters

Our team understands manufacturing processes, automation technologies, and operational excellence methodologies. On six continents, we recruit from your competitors, suppliers and customers - so we know "where the pieces fit."

2. Strong Global Manufacturing Networks

We recruit leaders across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Mexico, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and other major industrial hubs.

3. Proven Success in Business Development Leadership

We consistently deliver general managers, sales managers and other leaders who improve performance and drive revenue.

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ART industrial equipment headhunters deliver leaders who accelerate growth and build strong footings in new markets.

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Our Recruitment in the Industrial Equipment & Industrial Products Sector:1. Industrial Automation Equipment(Integrated systems that control, monitor, and optimize industrial processes)

Sub-Category	Examples
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)	Compact, modular, edge PLCs
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)	Plant-wide control, hybrid DCS/PLC, cloud-integrated
Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA)	HMI/SCADA software, historian, real-time dashboards
Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)	Panel PCs, touch panels, mobile HMIs
Industrial PCs & Edge Devices	Rugged IPCs, edge gateways, AI edge nodes
Motion Control Systems	Servo drives, CNC controllers, multi-axis synchronizers

2. Industrial Sensors(Devices detecting physical, chemical, or environmental parameters for feedback loops)

Sub-Category	Examples
Proximity & Position Sensors	Inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic, photoelectric
Temperature Sensors	Thermocouples, RTDs, infrared, thermopiles
Pressure & Flow Sensors	Piezo-resistive pressure, vortex flow, Coriolis mass flow
Level & Volume Sensors	Radar level, ultrasonic level, capacitive level probes
Vision & Imaging Sensors	2D machine vision, 3D ToF cameras, thermal imaging
Condition Monitoring Sensors	Vibration, acoustic emission, oil quality, humidity/dew point

3. Industrial Automation Components(Modular building blocks enabling connectivity, control, and safety)

Sub-Category	Examples
I/O Systems & Fieldbus	Remote I/O, EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus TCP
Power Supplies & Relays	DIN-rail PSUs, solid-state relays, safety relays
Drives & Motor Control	Variable frequency drives, soft starters, servo amplifiers
Safety Components	Light curtains, safety PLCs, emergency stops, interlock switches
Networking & Communication	Industrial Ethernet switches, wireless IoT gateways, TSN-enabled
Enclosures & Cabling	IP67 enclosures, M8/M12 connectors, drag chain cables

4. Industrial Robotics(Programmable, multi-axis machines for repetitive, precise, or hazardous tasks)

Sub-Category	Examples
Articulated Robots (6-Axis)	General-purpose, high-payload, collaborative
SCARA Robots	High-speed assembly, long-reach, cleanroom models
Delta & Parallel Robots	Pick-and-placer, high-speed packaging, 3D printing heads
Cartesian/Gantry Robots	Large workspace, precision dispensing, CNC integration
Mobile & Autonomous Robots (AMRs/AGVs)	Warehouse navigation, forklift AGVs, outdoor
Cobots & End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT)	Force-limited, grippers, vision-guided, suction cups

A Small Sampling of ART's Recruitment in the Industrial Equipment, Hydraulics, and Other Industrial Mechanical Product Sectors1. Industrial Equipment

Sub-Category	Description and Examples
Heavy Machinery & Installations	Large-scale, capital-intensive equipment for core operations; depreciated over years. Examples: CNC lathes, injection molding machines, boilers.
Material Handling Equipment	Tools for moving, storing, and controlling materials in facilities. Examples: Forklifts, conveyors, cranes.
Metalworking & Fabrication Tools	Machines for shaping, cutting, and joining metals. Examples: Welding machines, lathes, plasma cutters.
Processing & Assembly Equipment	Systems for mixing, extruding, or assembling products. Examples: Industrial mixers, extruders, robotic arms.
HVAC & Utility Systems	Climate control and support infrastructure for industrial environments. Examples: Industrial chillers, air handlers, ventilation fans.

2. Hydraulic Components & Systems

Sub-Category	Description and Examples
Pumps	Convert mechanical energy to hydraulic energy; fixed/variable displacement types. Examples: Gear pumps), piston pumps, vane pumps.
Valves	Control direction, pressure, and flow of fluid. Examples: Directional control valves, pressure relief valves, flow control valves.
Actuators	Convert hydraulic energy to mechanical motion (linear/rotary). Examples: Hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic motors, rotary actuators.
Reservoirs & Accumulators	Store fluid and energy; manage heat and shocks. Examples: Bladder accumulators, piston accumulators, hydraulic tanks (custom steel reservoirs).
Conductors & Accessories	Transport fluid and auxiliary parts like filters/seals. Examples: Hydraulic hoses, filters, O-rings/seals).

3. Other Industrial Mechanical Products

Sub-Category	Description and Examples
Mechanical Power Transmission	Components transferring motion/power between machines. Examples: Gears, belts, chains.
Fasteners & Hardware	Securing elements for assembly. Examples: Bolts/nuts, screws, rivets.
Bearings & Seals	Reduce friction and contain fluids in rotating parts. Examples: Ball bearings, roller bearings, mechanical seals.
Springs & Dampers	Provide elasticity or absorb shocks/vibrations. Examples: Compression springs, torsion springs, shock absorbers.
Tooling & Consumables	Wear items for maintenance/operation. Examples: Cutting tools, lubricants , abrasives (grinding wheels).

ART's Recruitment in the Consumer and Industrial Packaging Sector

1. Consumer Packaging Technologies

(End-user-facing, retail-ready formats for FMCG, CPG, and consumer durables)

Sub-Category	Functional Examples
Flexible Packaging	Stand-up pouches, flow-wrap films, laminated sachets
Rigid Plastic Containers	PET bottles, HDPE jars, injection-molded tubs
Paper & Board	Folding cartons, corrugated display trays, molded pulp inserts
Glass Containers	Amber bottles, clear jars, press-and-blow vials
Metal Cans & Aerosols	Two-piece aluminum cans, steel tinplate, aerosol valves
Closures & Dispensing	Screw caps, flip-top lids, pump sprays, trigger sprayers

2. Industrial Packaging Technologies

(Bulk, protective, and logistics-optimized formats for B2B supply chains)

Sub-Category	Functional Examples
Corrugated & Fiberboard	Triple-wall boxes, heavy-duty pallets, edge protectors
Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC)	Rigid plastic totes, collapsible liquid liners, steel cage IBCs
Drums & Barrels	Steel open-head drums, plastic tight-head, fiber drums
Sacks & Bulk Bags	Multi-wall paper sacks, woven polypropylene FIBC, jumbo bags
Protective Packaging	Foam-in-place cushions, air pillows, shrink hoods
Palletization & Unitization	Stretch wrap films, strapping bands, corner boards

3. Sustainable & Specialty Packaging

(Cross-Cutting Both Consumer & Industrial)

Sub-Category	Functional Examples
Recyclable Mono-Materials	All-PP trays, PET-only bottles, aluminum-only cans
Biodegradable & Compostable	PLA films, bagasse clamshells, starch-based foams
Reusable Systems	Returnable plastic crates, refillable glass bottles, pallet pools
Active & Intelligent Packaging	Oxygen scavengers, time-temperature indicators, RFID tags
Lightweight & Down-Gauged	Thin-wall injection containers, reduced-grammage films

4. Packaging Equipment

(forming, filling, sealing, labeling, and end-of-line operations)

Sub-Category	Functional Examples
Forming Equipment	Thermoformers, blow molders, carton erectors
Filling & Dosing	Volumetric fillers, auger fillers, liquid piston pumps
Sealing & Closing	Heat sealers, induction cap sealers, ultrasonic welders
Labeling & Coding	Pressure-sensitive labelers, inkjet printers, laser etchers
Inspection & Quality Control	Vision systems, checkweighers, metal detectors
End-of-Line Automation	Case packers, palletizers, stretch wrappers, robotic arms

Cross-Cutting Classifications

Classification	Functional Examples
Primary Packaging	Direct product contact (bottles, cans, pouches)
Secondary Packaging	Grouping units (cartons, shrink multipacks)
Tertiary Packaging	Transport protection (pallets, shrink hoods)
By Automation Level	Manual hand-pack, semi-automatic, fully robotic lines
By Industry Application	Food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce fulfillment

Material & Performance Segmentation

Segment	Focus
Barrier Properties	High oxygen barrier, moisture-resistant, light-blocking
Food Contact Compliance	FDA/EU 10/2011, migration limits, BPA-free
Tamper-Evidence	Breakable seals, shrink bands, induction liners
Child-Resistant	Push-and-turn caps, blister with foil backing
E-Commerce Ready	Right-sized, damage-resistant, easy-open