{"id":43717,"date":"2026-04-20T09:49:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sgmmagnetics.com\/?p=43717"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:49:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:49:35","slug":"sgm-magnetics-corp-announces-leadership-transition-ernesto-tirado-appointed-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sgmmagnetics.com\/en\/sgm-magnetics-corp-announces-leadership-transition-ernesto-tirado-appointed-president\/","title":{"rendered":"SGM Magnetics Corp. Announces Leadership Transition: Ernesto Tirado Appointed President"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;left-right&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; sticky_content=&#8221;true&#8221; sticky_content_functionality=&#8221;js&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;]<div class=\"sharing-default-minimal\"><div class=\"nectar-social default\" data-position=\"left\" data-color-override=\"override\"><div class=\"nectar-social-inner\"><a class='facebook-share nectar-sharing' href='#' title='Share this'>  <i class='fa fa-facebook'><\/i> <span class='social-text'>Share<\/span> <\/a><a class='linkedin-share nectar-sharing' href='#' title='Share this'> <i class='fa fa-linkedin'><\/i> <span class='social-text'>Share<\/span> <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;left-right&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;11\/12&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;43718&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;80&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;40&#8243; margin_top_tablet=&#8221;40&#8243; margin_bottom_tablet=&#8221;20&#8243; margin_top_phone=&#8221;20&#8243; margin_bottom_phone=&#8221;20&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]SGM Magnetics Corp. announces an important leadership transition in North America. After more than 30 years of dedicated service,\u00a0<strong>Robert (Bob) Melenick<\/strong>\u00a0has retired from his role as President of SGM Corp. (USA).\u00a0<strong>Ernesto Tirado<\/strong>\u00a0has assumed the position of President, marking a new chapter for the company\u2019s North American operations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Legacy of Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As the founder of SGM\u2019s North American operations, Bob Melenick played a central role in establishing the company\u2019s reputation for technical excellence, professionalism, and customer commitment in the recycling and steel industries. Over the course of three decades, his leadership helped build SGM Corp. into a trusted and respected name in the market.<\/p>\n<p>SGM extends its sincere gratitude to Bob for his outstanding contribution to the company and for the strong organization and culture he helped create.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Continuity and Future Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Ernesto Tirado brings extensive experience, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of SGM\u2019s business and values to his new role as President of SGM Corp. His appointment ensures continuity for customers, partners, and employees, while supporting the company\u2019s ongoing growth and development in North America.<\/p>\n<p>Under Ernesto\u2019s leadership, SGM Corp. will continue to build on its solid foundation, maintaining the high standards of service, technical expertise, and innovation that customers have long associated with the company. At the same time, the company will focus on driving performance and supporting the continued development of advanced sorting technologies and high-performance system solutions.<\/p>\n<p>This transition reflects the strength of SGM\u2019s organization and its continued commitment to long-term growth, market leadership, and customer success.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; 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