TROY, Ohio. May 5, 2011 – Hobart Brothers announced that Jennifer Monnin, general manager of the company’s North American Tubular Wire Division, has been elected to the Board of Directors at the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (HIWT). Monnin has held multiple leadership and management positions at Hobart Brothers and brings more than 17 years of welding industry experience to her newly elected role. She is a graduate of Wright State University and an active member of the Troy community. Along with other Board of Directors, Monnin brings valuable knowledge and experience that will assist in guiding the future course of the HIWT.

Hobart Brothers is dedicated to the highest level of Performance Welding™. For product specification sheets or to learn more about Hobart Brothers products, visit hobartbrothers.com, email [email protected], call 1-800-424-1543, fax 1-800-541-6607, or write Hobart Brothers Company, 101 Trade Square East, Troy, OH 45373.

Hobart Brothers Company of Troy, Ohio, is a leading manufacturer of welding filler metals marketed under the brand names Hobart, Tri-Mark, McKay and Corex. Hobart Brothers Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. based in Glenview, Ill. ITW is a multinational manufacturer of a diversified range of value-adding and short-lead-time industrial products and equipment.