NASHVILLE -- KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, is proud to announce the promotion of R. Erik Miller to Chief Operating Officer (COO). A cornerstone of the company’s success for over 25 years, Erik’s promotion reflects his transformative leadership, technical depth, and dedication to both team and customer success.

Erik began his KYZEN journey in 1999 and has since held influential roles across engineering, sales, and executive management. Most recently serving as Executive Vice President, he helped steer KYZEN’s international growth while mentoring a global team of sales professionals and technical experts. His hands-on leadership style and passion for excellence have played a pivotal role in launching and scaling the company’s operations in Asia, where his work laid the foundation for long-term regional and global success.

A respected and dynamic leader, Erik is known for fostering high-performing, collaborative teams and cultivating a company culture built on integrity, resilience, and care. With extensive global connections and a deep commitment to continuous improvement, he has helped shape KYZEN’s legacy through strategic service, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

“From the moment Erik joined KYZEN over two decades ago, he’s combined his love of science with a rare talent for building global relationships,” said Kyle Doyel, CEO and Co-Founder of KYZEN. “What sets Erik apart is his ability to turn complex cleaning challenges into customer success stories—and to do it with humility, curiosity, and heart. His promotion to COO is not just well deserved—it’s an exciting next chapter for KYZEN’s continued growth and innovation.”

Erik holds a Bachelor of Chemistry from Northwest Nazarene University and began his career as an associate chemist before joining KYZEN. His ability to blend scientific precision with real-world insight has positioned him as a trusted voice in the world of precision cleaning—especially across electronics, aerospace, semiconductor, and medical device manufacturing.

As Chief Operating Officer, Erik will oversee day-to-day operations across KYZEN’s global organization while continuing to lead initiatives that drive performance, innovation, and long-term customer value.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA -- DOBOT Robotics officially announces the grand opening of its Malaysia subsidiary, marking a key milestone in its global expansion. This new chapter strengthens the company's commitment to driving technological innovation and collaboration with local partners in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

"We are excited to celebrate the opening of DOBOT Malaysia," said the DOBOT's co-founder, Junjie Xie. "This expansion underscores our dedication to bringing innovative robotics solutions and supporting Malaysia's Industry 4.0 transformation."

Since its inception, DOBOT has been dedicated to liberating human potential through innovative collaborative robotics. Over the past decade, the company has broken through technological barriers, achieving breakthroughs in areas such as control systems, motion control, AI, and machine vision. To date, DOBOT has shipped over 80,000 units globally, earning the trust of 80+ Fortune 500 companies and 6,000+ educational institutions.

Supporting Malaysia's Smart Manufacturing Transformation

Malaysia, as a key hub for manufacturing and technology innovation in Southeast Asia, offers a growing opportunity for collaborative robotics. DOBOT Malaysia aims to support this growth by focusing on four key strategies:

1. Empowering Smart Manufacturing

DOBOT will offer tailor-made solutions for local manufacturers, optimizing precision and efficiency in processes like electronics assembly, welding, and quality inspection, enhancing global competitiveness.

2. Deepening Industry-Education Integration

Through collaborations with local universities and vocational institutions, DOBOT will establish smart training centers and support programs aimed at developing future talent for Malaysia's evolving manufacturing sector.

3. Enhancing Localized Services

DOBOT will establish a responsive local service network to provide technical support, customized training, and after-sales services, ensuring a superior customer experience.

4. Co-Building an Innovation Ecosystem

By partnering with system integrators, technology providers, and manufacturers, DOBOT aims to develop a collaborative robotics ecosystem that drives innovation and end-to-end automation solutions.

Shaping an Intelligent Future Together

The opening of DOBOT Malaysia signifies a new era of technological innovation, collaboration, and industry advancement. As Malaysia embraces the smart manufacturing revolution, DOBOT is excited to partner with local businesses and educational institutions to help shape the future of automation in the region.

With a shared vision, DOBOT looks forward to a prosperous journey, unlocking new possibilities in the intelligent era.

Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has appointed Sam Todd as Junior Application and Service Engineer, marking a significant milestone as he becomes the third son to follow in his father's footsteps within the company.

Sam joins his father Mike Todd, Senior Operations and Planning Manager at the company, continuing a proud tradition at Altus Group of bringing the next generation into the business. He now joins CEO Joe Booth, whose father Richard Booth is founder and chairman of Altus Group, and Sales Engineer Steve Leake, whose father Tony Leake was a Service Engineer for many years, both of whom have worked their way up through the business to senior positions.

Sam joins the After Sales team, bringing fresh perspective from his previous experience in another sector. His appointment reflects Altus Group's strategic approach of investing in emerging talent while maintaining their reputation for having some of the most experienced engineers in the industry to deliver the highest quality support.

Joe Booth, CEO at Altus Group, said: "I am delighted for Sam to get the opportunity to join Altus, and I hope, just like his father, he has a very bright and long career with the company. It's particularly meaningful to see this generational tradition continue - we now have three sons following in their fathers' footsteps, which speaks to the culture and values we've built here. In what we do, and especially on the support side of the business, mindset and values are critical-technical experience can be learned. Sam is eager to learn and take this opportunity with both hands. I really look forward to seeing how he develops and watching him in the field taking on customer challenges."

Based in Redditch, Sam is ideally positioned to support Altus' expanding installation base across the Midlands and South. He is currently undergoing extensive training, including internal courses, supplier accreditation and shadowing experienced team members, with field deployment anticipated soon.

The appointment demonstrates Altus Group's commitment to establishing themselves as the partner for the future by investing in it. By combining seasoned expertise with emerging talent, the company continues to strengthen their position as leaders in support excellence while supporting the industry's long-term development.

Indium Corporation, a premier materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets, is pleased to welcome 15 new interns into its award-winning summer internship program.

Since its inception in 2012, Indium Corporation’s internship program has been a launch pad for talented college students in materials science and related fields. Each intern is immersed in critical real-world work projects and programs that support company goals and business initiatives. At the conclusion of the program, they will have gained valuable insight into the technology industry, a network of professional contacts, and practical experience to build their resumes and expand their portfolios.

The following students are participating in Indium Corporation’s 2025 summer internship program at five company facilities throughout Central New York:

• Fred Beck, Metal Preform Research Intern
• Linda Zhao, Thermal Research Intern
• Elise Smith, R&D Solder Alloy Development Intern
• Lexy Morse, Operational Excellence Intern
• Kunika Samant, Manufacturing Quality Engineering Intern
• Jenna Orlando, Human Resources Intern
• Finn Holohan, Business Systems Analyst Intern
• Amy Nadeau, Sustainability Intern
• Kaitlyn Salce, Supply Chain Management Intern
• Frank Trevisani, Finance Innovation Intern
• Sydney Labayewski, Marketing Communications Intern
• Gabriella Carollo, Technical Support Intern
• Emin Skiljan, Application Engineering Intern
• Marcus Day, Materials Testing Intern
• David Soboyejo, Product Management Intern

“We’ve seen so many of our interns achieve great things, both during and after their internships, with many continuing their employment after the 10-week program,” said Indium Corporation Talent Specialist Maria Vacca, who first joined the company as a member of the summer 2020 intern class. “The summer internship program embodies the company’s guiding principle of The Indium Way—Respect, Appreciation, and Achievement—by giving these promising students the opportunity to develop skills and build experience in a dynamic STEM business environment.”

To learn more about Indium Corporation’s internships and other student outreach programs, visit https://www.indium.com/corporate/csr/student-outreach/.