Industrial Physics, a US-headquartered company known for driving quality assurance and innovation in the aluminium packaging value chain, announced on February 19 that Andrew McCauley would be succeeding Barry Lyon as the Chief Executive Officer.

Brandon Brahm, Partner at KKR, said, “We want to thank Barry for his leadership and contributions to Industrial Physics. During his tenure, the Company built a strong foundation and a differentiated global platform. We look forward to working with Andrew to continue building on that foundation and are confident in his ability to lead Industrial Physics through its next phase of growth.”

Andrew McCauley will bring over 30 years of leadership experience in the field of technologies and in providing industrial solutions to Industrial Physics. He has established himself through proven results in creating value via a combination of focused execution, commercial excellence and team building, along with developing and implementing successful growth strategies.

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He served as Group President at Ralliant, where he was responsible for leading the implementation of the company's strategic plan and executing against the advanced sensing and technology platforms. Prior to joining Ralliant, Andrew was associated with Fortive Corporation as a Group President of Sensing Technologies and President of Qualitrol. 

Andrew McCauley has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina.

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Andrew McCauley, Chief Executive Officer of Industrial Physics, said, “I am thrilled to join the team at Industrial Physics. The Company has exceptional colleagues, a strong portfolio of leading products and brands, and a tremendous opportunity ahead. I look forward to working with the entire Industrial Physics team to continue growing the business and serving customers around the world”.

Barry Lyon said, “It has been a privilege to lead Industrial Physics, and I am immensely proud of what we have been able to accomplish as a team. I am grateful to the Board and the Industrial Physics team for their trust in my leadership over the past several years and look forward to my next challenge.”

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