U.S. Metal Powders Inc. has announced that Benjamin Giralico has joined its subsidiary, Ampal Inc., filling the role of director of sales and business development for the Palmerton-based company.

USMP is the largest domestic aluminum powder producer with the production facilities in both Palmerton, and the town of Hermillon in the French Alps.

“We are very excited to have Ben join our team and welcome him to our company,” said Louise Ramsey Thomas, president of the company.

“His focus will be on enhancing our sales and customer engagement process and developing new business opportunities for the company beyond the market segments we currently serve. Ben brings a wealth of technical sales experience and will be a huge asset to our team.”

Before joining USMP, Giralico held sales management positions in the metals processing, chemical, and semiconductor material segments. His most recent position was with Dow Chemical in its electronic materials division.