People Progress… (November 17, 2009)

Windsor, Ont.-based Acrolab Ltd., a supplier of heat transfer and cooling systems, has named Peter McCormack as its new technical sales manager.

Axel Plastics Research Laboratories, a manufacturer of proprietary mold releases and process aid additives based in Woodside, N.Y., has named Jacob (Jake) Axel as company president. Former president Frank Axel will remain with the company in the capacity of chairman and CEO.

Diamond Phoenix Corporation, a Lewiston, Me.-based material handling systems design and integration company, has named Paul Roy to the position of vice president, marketing and product management.