FORT SMITH, Ark. (Feb. 9, 2015) – Baldor Electric Company has named John Malinowski Senior Industry Affairs Manager. In this role, John will represent Baldor and its parent company ABB in various U.S. associations promoting the companies’ positions on industrial electric motor policies, regulations and standards.

John, currently the general product manager for General Purpose and Severe Duty motors, has been with Baldor since 1982 and attended Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois. During his career with Baldor, Malinowski has held many positions including senior product manager, product manager and application engineer.