Russ Kirchner Jr.
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| Born | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Businessman Metallurgist Inventor |
| Employer | Haynes International |
| Known for | Founding High Performance Alloys |
Russell W. Kirchner Jr. is an American businessman, metallurgist, and inventor. He founded High Performance Alloys and served as its president from 1984 to 2009.[1]
Career
Kirchner began his career as a metallurgist and worked with the Union Carbide/Cabot Stellite Division, now known as Haynes International, for 18 years.[1] During this time, he obtained several patents and played an instrumental role in the development of Hastelloy C-276.[1][2][3]
In 1984, Kirchner founded High Performance Alloys.[1][4] The company was established during an economic downturn and initially focused on distributing sawed bars and plate capabilities.[1] However, by the late 1980s, it had transitioned to manufacturing plates, sheets, bars, and forgings.[1]
After 25 years as president of High Performance Alloys, Kirchner retired in 2009.[1]
Personal life
Kirchner married Cella on May 27, 1966.[5] After the birth of their first son, they moved to Greentown, Indiana, where they raised their three sons.[5] However, from 1974 to 1977, the family lived in Belgium before returning to Indiana.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Russ & Cella Kirchner Announce Retirement at High Performance Alloys". Thomasnet.
- ↑ "Star gazing". ModernMetals.
- ↑ de la Bastide, Ken (February 17, 2011). "Company provides high-tech alloys for aircraft, space shuttle". Kokomo Tribune.
- ↑ de la Bastide, Ken (September 26, 2011). "Tipton company investing $5.1 million". Kokomo Tribune.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Remembering the life of Cella Kirchner". Kokomo Tribune.
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