Bill Tate was recently appointed president of Tate Temco, Inc. following the retirement of Duncan Black. Mr. Tate had held the position of vice president of sales and operating manager. He received his M.B.A. degree from the University of Virginia, and served a tour of duty as supply officer aboard destroyers. Mr. Black will continue as a member of the Tate Industries executive board.

Tate Temco, Inc. is a manufacturer of pipe line strainers, specialty valves, and air driers serving industry throughout the U.S. and abroad.