Dallas-based Triple/S Dynamics, part of the KMC Global group of companies, has appointed Chris Rippee as its new president. Rippee succeeds Jeff Sullivan and commences his new role Sept. 14, 2015.

Rippee holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Rippee began his career as a design engineer and progressed up through management roles to his most recent position as vice president of operations.

He has an extensive background in operational and manufacturing optimization, including training and implementing Kaizen principles of lean manufacturing and 360 process improvement, according to the company.

“Chris brings a broad range of talent to the table for Triple/S, and, going forward, the future of the company, the employees, the equipment and the customers will all benefit from Chris stepping into this position,” says Ned Thompson, chairman of KMC Global.

“I am honored to take the reins of Triple/S and their long history of innovative engineering solutions, great products and quality manufacturing,” Rippee says. “The groundwork has been laid for us to take the company to the next level.”

Rippee’s appointment brings to a close the Sullivan family’s management/ownership of Triple/S Dynamics. James F. Sullivan, Jay Sullivan and Jeff Sullivan have all contributed greatly to the success of Triple/S Dynamics over their 50-plus years of ownership and management, the company says in a news release.

Triple/S Dynamics is a leading manufacturer of equipment for the process industries, including the Slipstick horizontal motion conveyor and the Texas Shaker vibrating screen, since 1888.