ABS appoints new chief operating officer

Auxiliary equipment manufacturer Advanced Blending Solutions LLC (ABS) has named Jim Livermore as chief operating officer.

“[Livermore] will lead in further developing the operational platform of ABS, including the completion and transition into a new state-of-art manufacturing facility in early 2014,” the company said in a statement. “His focus will be on expanding the design, fabrication, and assembly capabilities of the company, and advancing the company’s customer-focused business culture and lean manufacturing principles.”

Livermore has over 20 years of experience in developing and growing companies, ABS said.

Menominee, Mich.-based ABS is the North American distributor for Italian auxiliary equipment maker Moretto.