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Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Welcomes Caldwell as Quality Manager

Charles (Charlie) Caldwell has more than a decade of experience in the commercial heat treating industry, and a wealth of expertise in quality control, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc., Charles (Charlie) Caldwell, Bob Hill
Charles (Charlie) Caldwell

Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles (Charlie) Caldwell as the Quality Manager for its new facility in Chesterfield. With over a decade of experience in the commercial heat treating industry, Charlie brings a wealth of expertise in quality control, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence to our growing team.

A 2011 graduate of Walsh College, Charlie has built a distinguished career in heat treating, with particular specialization in pyrometry. He has managed all aspects of pyrometry processes in strict accordance with AMS 2750 standards and has been instrumental in developing procedures to ensure compliance with industry-critical standards such as Nadcap and AS9100. His extensive experience spans plant operations, quality control, scheduling, and maintenance, driving continuous improvement and high-performance outcomes.

Bob Hill, President of Solar Atmospheres of Michigan, Inc., shared his enthusiasm for this key addition: “We are thrilled to welcome Charlie Caldwell and his family to the Solar Atmospheres team. His extensive background in heat treating, particularly in pyrometry and quality management, will be invaluable to the continued growth and success of our Chesterfield facility.”

With Charlie’s expertise, Solar Atmospheres of Michigan is poised to maintain the highest quality standards while driving operational excellence at its Chesterfield site.

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