James KingIndependent Consultant
James King![]()
James King is an independent consultant and economic advisor to industrial metals and raw materials industries. Mr. King started his consultancy on a part-time basis in 1981, specializing in aluminum and steel, and it has since become a full-time occupation....
Jack LiftonCo-founder and Director
Technology Metals Research, LLC![]()
Jack Lifton is Co-Founder and Director of Technology Metals Research, LLC since June 2010. Mr. Lifton is also an independent consultant, focusing on the sourcing of nonferrous strategic metals. His work includes exploration and mining, and the recovery...
Managing Director
May Commodity Associates![]()
James May is Managing Director of May Commodity Associates, a firm providing strategic advice to clients in the steel, steel raw materials, metals, and industrial minerals sectors. Previously, Mr. May was Director of Steel Research Metal Bulletin. He...
Salvatore PinizzottoManaging Director
Xida Market Research![]()
Salvatore Pinizzotto is the Founder and Managing Director of Xida Market Research; a British registered firm providing consulting services in minerals, ferrous, and non-ferrous industries. Mr. Pinizzotto has experience in conducting market studies in...
Gene PlavnikPresident
Heat Technologies Inc ![]()
Gene Plavnik is the President of Heat Technologies, Inc. He has over 25 years of experience in managing projects relevant to HVAC, boilers, water heaters, commercial and residential appliances, heat pumps, standby generators, lawn mowers, engine driven...
Independent Consultant
John P. Silk![]()
John Silk is currently an independent consultant in the aerospace industry. Prior, Mr. Silk was a Sales Engineer at Barden Corporation, a leader in precision ball bearing manufacturing. He has more than 20 years of experience in sales and new business...