RFID specialist Metalcraft has announced Kyle Bermel as its new president.

Prior to becoming president, Bermel was Metalcraft's chief operating officer.  The succession move strengthens the Iowa-based manufacturer’s ability to serve a growing market for its ID solutions. Bermel joins CEO and former president Steve Doerfler in leading Metalcraft’s culture of innovation.

“As CEO, I have tremendous confidence in Kyle’s servant leadership,” says Doerfler. “We’re preserving the values that have served Metalcraft for decades. I’m particularly dedicated to our vision for innovative products and development of our member-owners – work that will keep the company growing and successful.”

Bermel joined Metalcraft as an RFID Engineer in 2012, advancing innovation and technology in his ascending roles. During his two years as COO, Bermel’s operational excellence earned the respect of Metalcraft’ board and member-owners while developing subsidiaries ARK Business Systems and Inlay Innovation.

“Today I’m grateful for the confidence of our board and member-owners in my ability to help lead Metalcraft,” comments Bermel. “It’s been rewarding serve a strong, innovative, growing company; I know we have experience, and expertise company-wide to exceed our customers’ expectations.”