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engineering and design. Wood earned his Bachelor?s of Science Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine En- gineering from the University of New Orleans. CMR Group Drives Growth with Senior Appointments Marine engine controls, wiring harnesses and electrical management systems? manufacturer CMR Group is gearing up for growth with several senior management appointments across its global operations. In the U.S., CMR US has boosted its op-erations in Leetsdale, PA with the appointment of a new production manager. Larry Alway will be working with the production team, as well as the continual improvement, quality and materials group, as the business ramps up manufacturing this year to meet strong demand. ABS Reports Continued Successes in 2013 Global maritime classi cation so- ciety ABS hosted its Annual Meeting in New York on 29 April 2014. ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki said, ?ABS had another strong performance year and achieved several milestones during 2013 as the global economy began to strengthen.? In 2013 the ABS-classed  eet ex- panded to 205.6 million gross tons (gt) and also maintained a leading position in the global orderbook clos- ing out the year with 38.8 million gt contracted to class with ABS, 22 per-PEOPLE & COMPANY NEWS GonzalesCarlsenCollinsRooseveltwww.marinelink.com MN 53MN June14 Layout 50-59.indd 53MN June14 Layout 50-59.indd 535/20/2014 10:16:23 AM5/20/2014 10:16:23 AM