Mike Hickey has been appointed to the position of director of manufacturing at cutting tool manufacturer Walter USA LLC .
Hickey will act as process driver for manufacturing within the global Walter organization. Hickey has 26 years of experience in the cutting tool industry.
Since 1919, Walter has become one of the largest global suppliers of industrial cutting tools offering dedicated technical support and flexible solutions for its broad range of standards and specials. Walter designs and manufactures technologically robust solutions for turning, grooving, threading, drilling and milling, as well as advanced materials and engineered solutions for high-production, custom-machining systems through its three competence brands Walter Valenite, Walter Titex and Walter Prototyp. As a partner to metal cutting customers worldwide, Walter solves critical industry issues with its manufacturing expertise and customized applications. With North American headquarters in Waukesha, WI, Walter serves its direct customers and distributor partners.