March 1, 2017 - Koike Aronson, manufacturer of metal cutting and positioning equipment, announces that President and COO James McAuliffe, Jr. has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Mr. McAuliffe replaces Jerry Leary, who has retired after leading Koike Aronson since 2002.

Mr. McAuliffe joined Koike Aronson in 2016 and brought to the company extensive experience in finance, distribution, acquisitions, manufacturing, and international operations. “I’m looking forward to taking on the responsibilities of CEO,” said Mr. McAuliffe. “We have an excellent team here at Koike and I’m confident in our ability to grow.”