CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 8, 1995--CEM Corporation (Nasdaq/NM:CEMX) today announced that John D. Correnti has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors. Correnti, currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE). Correnti has held positions
"We are very pleased with the election of John Correnti to our Board," remarked Michael J. Collins, President and Chief Executive Officer of CEM. "He has exceptionally broad managerial experience with a corporation which through innovation has generated an outstanding record of growth. Nucor, which has annual sales of approximately $3 billion, employs over 5,900 employees and has operating facilities in eight states and one foreign country. The company now ranks as the fourth largest steel manufacturer in the United States.
"Perhaps the hallmark of Nucor's outstanding record is how the company has embraced modern management techniques, especially the concept of empowering employees. We have also worked hard at CEM to instill similar concepts which encourage individual participation and commitment. We look forward to John Correnti's contributions in helping CEM realize its full potential."
CEM manufactures microwave-based instrumentation for testing and analysis. The Company's products are used worldwide in the general analytical laboratory market, and in many manufacturing industries, including chemical and food processing.
CONTACT: CEM Corp., Charlote
Michael J. Collins or Ronald A. Norelli, 704/376-5484