Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – ERIKS North America, a leading distributor of fluid and material conveyance solutions for industrial customers, announced today that it has appointed Michael Pastore as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Michael brings over 20 years of industrial distribution experience to ERIKS North America and has held executive leadership positions across multiple functional areas.  He most recently served as Vice President, Operations at Kaman Distribution Group and, throughout his career, Michael has championed excellence in Supply Chain, Branch Operations, and IT.  He brings a proven track record of improving operating efficiencies and service levels.