Tolliver Named President and CEO of AMADA WELD TECH
AMADA WELD TECH, a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding equipment and systems, is pleased to announce that Kurt Tolliver has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2026, succeeding Dave Fawcett. In conjunction with this change, Fawcett has been named the European CEO for the broader AMADA Group, where he will focus on driving the company’s expanding business and new regional headquarters structure across Europe.
Tolliver leverages nearly three decades of experience with AMADA WELD TECH, having joined the company in 1997 as Regional Sales Manager in the South. He subsequently took on increasing responsibility managing sales in Europe, Mexico, and Central America, giving him deep insight into the company’s global customer base and regional market dynamics. In 2018, Tolliver was promoted to Vice President of Sales and, in 2024, to Executive Vice President, positions in which he played a central role in shaping commercial strategy, strengthening channel partnerships, and supporting the development and launch of new welding, micromachining, and process monitoring solutions.
Most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer, Tolliver has worked closely with the leadership team to align sales, operations and customer support. In his new role as President and CEO, he will oversee all aspects of the business, including strategy and product roadmap alignment with AMADA Group business units, supporting operational excellence, and customer engagement across key markets such as automotive, medical device, electronics, and general industrial manufacturing. Kurt Tolliver CEO leadership is expected to guide continued innovation and global expansion.
About AMADA WELD TECH
Founded in 1946, AMADA is a global leader in metalworking machinery, and AMADA WELD TECH, INC. – established in 1948 – is a proud AMADA Group company dedicated to solving customers’ manufacturing challenges. Recognizing that no single solution fits every application, AMADA WELD TECH combines decades of independent expertise with the strength and innovation of a worldwide organization to provide innovative, reliable manufacturing technology solutions. The company designs and manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing, and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding, serving markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive, and electronic components. AMADA WELD TECH is an ISO 9001–certified company.
