Henschel Corporation, a unit of General Signal, has announced a new name for its division located in Oklahoma. Formerly called Henschel/Nelson, it is now known as Henschel's Tulsa Division. In new offices and manufacturing space, this Henschel division continues under the direction of Joe Pertofsky, vice president and general manager. It is a leading supplier of naval switchboards for combat systems, interior communications, and power distribution. Marine electrical hardware is produced at its operations in Homer, La.
The executive offices of Henschel Corporation and its president, George E. Coorssen, remain in Amesbury, Mass. The Henschel staff and facilities in Amesbury continue the design, development, and production of ship control and interior communication equipment and system for both naval and commercial ships.