September 04. 2008 2:00AM - Last modified: March 14. 2012 2:54PM

Rexnord appoints new president of Aerospace Group

By Jim Butman

Milwaukee-based Rexnord Industries LLC announced today the appointment of Darryl  Mayhorn as president of its Aerospace Group.

The unit supplies high-performance, engineered bearings and mechanical seals to the commercial air transport, regional aircraft, business aircraft, helicopter and military aircraft markets for use in engine systems, flight control systems, airframe structures and landing gear systems.

Mayhorn will report to Robert Hitt, president and chief executive officer of Rexnord.

"Darryl's leadership experience and demonstrated success with product development, quality improvement and delivery performance provide the necessary attributes to help us leverage and expand our capabilities to drive customer loyalty, innovation and growth," Hitt said. "In addition, Darryl is well suited to continue the Aerospace Group's growth trajectory through his proven track record of serving customers, which will expand the group's global profile."

Mayhorn most recently was group president of Danaher Corp.'s Aerospace Group, which consists of six aerospace businesses with 17 manufacturing and service locations throughout the world.

Prior to joining Danaher, Mayhorn held leadership positions within Eaton Corp.


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