Paladon Systems Limited has appointed Mike Northwood as Product Manager – Positional Control Systems. Mr Northwood was a major contributor and co-founder of Actuator Control Systems in the 1980s, developing the company’s range of solenoid valves and positional control systems. His position as Product Manager in Paladon will include sales and marketing as well as the continued development of Paladon’s Electro Hydraulic Positional Control System, with emphasis on long-term reliability and easy operation. Information regarding Paladon’s Positional Control System is available in the Hot Products Section of www.valve-world.net