James P. Harty will be the new Global Market Manager for the energy management market at Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. The position, based in Houston,Texas, will include oil and gas, power transmission & distribution, and alternative energy. Harty comes from a sales and marketing background. He will be responsible for working with design engineers and the Bal Seal sales force. “Bal Seal has had great success in the energy market,” says Harty, “and we know that there is great potential for growth. By continuing to innovate with products like the LKS High PV Seal and canted coil springs that offer insertion and breakaway forces from tens to thousands of pounds, we’re positioning ourselves to help customers meet emerging requirements.”