SIFCO Industries Appoints New President, COO

James Woidke will lead SIFCO's operating units, enterprise continuous improvement, information technology, and human resources functions.

CLEVELAND — SIFCO Industries announced Friday the promotion of James P. Woidke as its President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Mr. Woidke will be responsible for SIFCO’s operating units, as well as the Company’s Enterprise Continuous Improvement, Information Technology and Human Resources functions. He will continue to report to Michael S. Lipscomb, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Woidke previously served the Company as Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Lipscomb said, “Jim has shown, through his excellent stewardship of the operating units, that he is ready to expand his influence to lead additional corporate staff functions in support of our strategic business initiatives.”

SIFCO Industries, Inc. is engaged in the production of forgings and machined components primarily for the aerospace and energy markets. The processes and services include forging, heat-treating, and machining.

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