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European Operations Expansion

Ruslan Papazyan has been appointed as General Manager, European Operations and will be responsible for all Manufacturing and Distribution related activities in Europe. He will retain his current title of Managing Director Curtis Balkan.

Clare Allsopp is the European Supply Chain & Systems Manager, with the added responsibility for SIOP in Europe, and reports directly to Ruslan Papazyan.

David Gottwald is the European Logistics Manager, and reports directly to Ruslan Papazyan.

Rob Francis is the Director of Quality Assurance & Operations, Europe and has the additional responsibility for operational compliance worldwide. Rob will also report
directly to Ruslan Papazyan.

Curtis Instruments Announces the Retirement of President Stuart Marwell, Transitioning to Senior Advisor & President Emeritus

Mount Kisco, NY – [Jan. 2025] – Curtis Instruments announces the retirement of longtime President Stuart Marwell, who will transition to the role of Senior Advisor and President Emeritus after decades of dedicated leadership. Under Stuart’s guidance, Curtis has evolved from its roots in Mount Kisco, NY, into a global leader in off-highway electric vehicle technology, now operating thirteen wholly owned entities worldwide.

Throughout his career, Stuart has led by example, demonstrating a tireless work ethic, a collaborative mindset, and a meticulous attention to detail. His unwavering commitment to customer success has been balanced with a deep passion for Curtis’ core values—including the belief that “People are our most important resource.”

His achievements extend beyond Curtis, reflecting his lifelong dedication to both industry and community. Stuart was honored as Humanitarian of the Year in 2014 by the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester, where he has served on the board since 1987. In 2010, he was invited to a private roundtable discussion at the White House, where he and fellow business leaders engaged with President Obama on U.S.-India technology collaborations.

Continuing the Marwell family legacy, Nick Marwell, representing the third generation of leadership, assumed the role of President effective September 30, 2024. While stepping back from day-to-day operations, Stuart will remain a valued resource, offering guidance and strategic insight in his new advisory role.

Curtis Instruments extends its deepest gratitude to Stuart Marwell for his vision, leadership, and unwavering dedication, and we look forward to his continued contributions in this next chapter.

Kohler Energy Rebrands as Rehlko


— Ushering in New Era of Sustainable Energy Innovation —
— Rehlko builds on a 100-plus-year legacy of powering an energy resilient world for a better future —
KOHLER, Wis. – September 17th, 2024 – Kohler Energy today officially rebranded under its new corporate name Rehlko (pronounced REL-co), marking a major milestone in the company’s 100 -plus-year history delivering innovative, resilient energy solutions that provide independence, agility, and security to mission-critical infrastructure, facilities and residences.

Rehlko will continue operating as an independent enterprise. The company became a stand-alone entity in May 2024 when Platinum Equity completed a transaction with Kohler Company to establish then-Kohler Energy as a stand-alone business. Platinum Equity is the majority owner of Rehlko with Kohler Company remaining an investment partner. “We are embracing our future as an independent company with the new Rehlko brand and celebrating our legacy and our commitment for tackling the most complex energy challenges, and the values that guide everything we do and stand for,” said Brian Melka, Rehlko chief executive officer. “Our company’s new name is derived from the six letters of Kohler and reflects the reliability, resolve, reinvention, and resilience that have been – and will remain – the hallmarks of this organization in addressing the ever-evolving distributed energy needs of the marketplace.”  

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Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity Close Transaction to Establish Kohler Energy as Independent Business

KOHLER, Wis. – May 6, 2024 – Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity announced today the companies have closed the transaction to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business. Platinum Equity is now the majority owner of the Energy business and Kohler Co. remains an investment partner. Financial details are not being disclosed.

Kohler Energy is strategically positioned to continue strong performance in the global energy resilience marketplace, now operating as a standalone company outside of Kohler Co. Brian Melka is CEO of the Energy business, elevating his leadership role after more than 10 years working at Kohler and driving the group’s growth and success. David Kohler serves on its Board of Directors.

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New EU Application Group Director, Asen Stamenov

Curtis Instruments is proud to announce the promotion of Asen Stamenov to the position of EU Application Group Director, effective January 2024. In his new role, Asen will lead the European Application engineering team, overseeing daily customer support activities, providing guidance to customers, sales teams, and distributors, evaluating customer requirements, assisting in new project approvals, and mentoring application engineers as needed.

With 24 years of invaluable experience at Curtis Instruments, Asen brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to his new role. Previously serving as Director of Sales and Customer Support for Eastern Europe, Asen has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication throughout his tenure.

Asen began his journey at Curtis Instruments in production as a tester of PCB boards before transitioning to roles such as test engineer and manufacturing engineer. His passion for meeting people and serving customers led him to customer support engineering and eventually to the position of European Application Engineer for various projects. In 2013, Asen took on the role of Sales Manager for Eastern European countries, further showcasing his versatility and commitment to the company.

Throughout his career, Asen has achieved remarkable milestones, including working with key customers in Europe such as Combilift, Goupil, Charlatte, and JLG. He has successfully revived lost customers in the Bulgarian market and even contributed his expertise to projects like the Jungheinrich EKS project in the US.

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Curtis Instruments Welcomes Jon Hourihan as New Sales Director for Curtis Instruments UK

London, UK - March, 2024 - Curtis Instruments, a global leader in instrumentation, controls, and integrated systems for a wide range of industries, proudly announces the appointment of Jon Hourihan as the Sales Director for the UK & Ireland market, effective January 8th, 2024.

With over 30 years of experience in supplying engineered products to various sectors, including Automotive OEMs, motorsport, military, and agriculture, Jon brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Curtis Instruments. Prior to joining Curtis, Jon held technical, commercial, quality, and production roles with renowned companies such as divisions of Klockner Werke group and TI in the UK. Additionally, Jon has significant commercial management experience with UK-based suppliers, as well as international exposure gained from living and working in the USA, Japan, and Europe.

Jon holds a Bachelor's degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, a Post Grad diploma, and an MBA, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional development. His notable achievements include successfully launching an Electric ATV to the market, which has given him a deep appreciation of Curtis products in application.

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