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Sono-Tek Announces Appointment of Randy A. Copeman to Chief Technologist

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Sono-Tek Corporation (Nasdaq: SOTK) has appointed Randy A. Copeman as the Chief Technologist, effective immediately. Mr. Copeman has been with the company for 27 years and has been instrumental in developing core technological advancements. He has also been the lead inventor on several significant patents for ultrasonic generator technology and atomization methods. His expertise in ultrasonic atomization and generator technology makes him a valuable addition to the senior management team.
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Copeman is a Leading Expert in Ultrasonic Atomization and Generator Technology

MILTON, N.Y., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sono-Tek Corporation (Nasdaq: SOTK), the leading developer and manufacturer of ultrasonic coating systems, today announced the appointment of Randy A. Copeman as the Company’s Chief Technologist, effective immediately. In this new role Mr. Copeman will join the senior management team and lead the ongoing development of Sono-Tek’s core technology products.

During his 27 years at Sono-Tek, Mr. Copeman has been the primary engineer in the development of several of the Company’s core technological advancements including advanced generator technology, new ultra-high frequency nozzles, and proprietary spray shaping techniques. He has also been the lead inventor on several of Sono-Tek’s most significant patents for ultrasonic generator technology and atomization methods.

For many years Mr. Copeman worked under the guidance of Sono-Tek’s founder, Dr. Harvey Berger, who was the inventor of Sono-Tek’s ultrasonic nozzle technology. Mr. Copeman’s previous roles at the Company include Technology Development Director, Lead Electrical Engineer, Nozzle Design Specialist and Project Manager. For the past nine years he has been an Adjunct Lecturer at SUNY New Paltz in System Chip Technology and in the Microprocessor Design Lab. Mr. Copeman is a graduate of SUNY Polytechnic Institute with a B.S in Electrical Engineering Technology.

Steve Harshbarger, President and CEO of Sono-Tek, said, “We are thrilled to promote Randy into his new role as Chief Technologist for Sono-Tek. Randy is considered one of the world’s leading experts in the area of ultrasonic atomization and generator technology. He has made important contributions to Sono-Tek during his years with the Company and his in-depth understanding of Sono-Tek products, strong technical capabilities, and successful history delivering many of Sono-Tek’s most significant technological advancements, confirm that he’s the right person for this key role.”

About Sono-Tek

Sono-Tek Corporation is the leading developer and manufacturer of ultrasonic coating systems for applying precise, thin film coatings to protect, strengthen or smooth surfaces on parts and components for the microelectronics/electronics, alternative energy, medical and industrial markets, including specialized glass applications in construction and automotive.

The Company’s solutions are environmentally-friendly, efficient and highly reliable, and enable dramatic reductions in overspray, savings in raw material, water and energy usage and provide improved process repeatability, transfer efficiency, high uniformity and reduced emissions.

Sono-Tek’s growth strategy is focused on leveraging its innovative technologies, proprietary know-how, unique talent and experience, and global reach to further develop thin film coating technologies that enable better outcomes for its customers’ products and processes. For further information, visit www.sono-tek.com.

For more information, contact:

Stephen J. Bagley
Chief Financial Officer
Sono-Tek Corporation
info@sono-tek.com

Investor Relations:
Stephanie Prince
PCG Advisory
(646) 863-6341
sprince@pcgadvisory.com


FAQ

Who has Sono-Tek Corporation appointed as the Chief Technologist?

Sono-Tek Corporation has appointed Randy A. Copeman as the Chief Technologist.

What is the ticker symbol for Sono-Tek Corporation?

The ticker symbol for Sono-Tek Corporation is SOTK.

What are Randy A. Copeman's qualifications?

Randy A. Copeman is a graduate of SUNY Polytechnic Institute with a B.S in Electrical Engineering Technology, and has been with Sono-Tek for 27 years, making significant contributions to the development of core technological advancements.

What is Randy A. Copeman's role at Sono-Tek Corporation?

Randy A. Copeman has been appointed as the Chief Technologist, where he will lead the ongoing development of Sono-Tek’s core technology products.

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founded in 1975 by dr. harvey berger, inventor of the ultrasonic nozzle, sono-tek designs and manufactures precision ultrasonic spray nozzle systems used for thin film coating, spray drying, moisturizing, web coating, fine line and selective coating applications. ultrasonic coating systems are used in energy (fuel cell and solar cell), electronics (pcb fluxing), semiconductor (photoresist coatings), medical device coatings (implantable stents, balloon catheters, blood collection tubes, medical textiles and diagnostic device coatings), glass manufacturing, textiles, industrial, food, and nanotechnology coating applications. our ultrasonic nozzle systems operate by converting high frequency sound waves into mechanical vibrations to create nano to micron think coatings with very high uniformity and excellent transfer efficiency, minimizing overspray of expensive chemistries. the droplets produced by ultrasonic atomization are mathematically defined according to the nozzle's operating fr