TOOLTECH INC., Minneapolis, Minn., international manufacturer of rotary drill pipe and tooljoints used in oil, gas, water and mineral drilling, has announced the appointment of William J. Magratten to the new position of vice president-Marketing and Business Development.

Mr. Magratten comes to the position from AMCA International Corporation where he held a variety of marketing management positions associated with equipment related to the energy industry, i.e., Clyde, Offshore Whirley Cranes and Winches, Dominion/Morgan Pumping units, and Wiley drilling barges.

TOOLTECH INC. is a subsidiary of NORTEK INC.