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Elmira, NY – 11/19/25 –
Forkardt Hardinge is pleased to announce the appointment of Sotej Sohal as Vice President of Operations & Engineering. In this role, Sotej will lead the company’s operational and engineering functions, supporting its continued growth and commitment to American-made manufacturing.
Sotej joins Forkardt Hardinge with more than 20 years of leadership experience across the automotive, manufacturing, consumer goods, and industrial technology sectors. His career reflects a strong record of driving operational excellence, advancing engineering capabilities, and leading organizational transformation. He has consistently delivered measurable results, including improvements in productivity, quality, safety, and culture across multi-site operations.
As Forkardt Hardinge continues to expand both organically and through strategic acquisitions, Sotej’s expertise will be instrumental in enhancing efficiency, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration throughout the organization.
“We are excited to welcome Sotej to the Forkardt Hardinge leadership team,” said Ryan Ervin, CEO. “His depth of experience and passion for operational excellence will greatly support our mission as we enter a new chapter of growth.”
Forkardt Hardinge invites partners, customers, and employees to join in welcoming Sotej Sohal to the organization.
About Forkardt Hardinge
Forkardt Hardinge has been a premiere global Workholding supplier for over 130 years. The Company’s comprehensive product portfolio enables it to provide solutions in every major industry and region. Forkardt Hardinge’s workforce is composed of dedicated engineers, who are experts across the full spectrum of products including swiss collets, quick change collet chucks, power chucks, manual chucks, rotary tables, cylinders and accessories for both standard and engineered solutions.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Brent Sharkey
Marketing Manager, Forkardt Hardinge
brent.sharkey@forkardthardinge.com
www.forkardthardinge.com
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