William C. Ball has been appointed North American sales manager for Separation and Recovery Systems, Inc. (SRS) it was announced by Joseph De Franco, president of the company. Mr. Ball was formerly marketing manager of Western Filter Company, responsible for all sales and distribution activities, and prior to that was associated with Torite Filter Company, Jepco Sales, and Purolator Aerospace and Industrial Division.

SRS and its Sarex product line is based in Irvine, Calif., and is a leading manufacturer and distributor of oil pollution control equipment, with offices in London and Tokyo. Technical and service representatives are located in most major seaports.