Brian Prodin appointed to oversee operations and drive next phase of operational excellence
Rochester, NY: Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation (“Arnold”), a leading global manufacturer of high-performance magnets, electric motors and precision thin metals, announces a significant leadership transition within its operations team. Effective August 8, 2025, Brian Prodin, CPSM, has assumed the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO), succeeding Larry Cozart, who is retiring after nine years of distinguished service. Under the leadership of Brian Prodin, Arnold will intensify its focus on innovation, operational excellence, and customer-driven solutions.
During his tenure as COO, Larry Cozart made a lasting impact on Arnold’s growth and operational success. He was a champion for critical investments, continuously fostered innovation and process improvements, and provided steadfast support to Arnold’s global team. His leadership helped strengthen Arnold’s position as an engineering-driven solutions provider while advancing the company’s reputation for operational excellence. Cozart’s influence will be felt for years to come, and he leaves behind a legacy of collaboration, transformation, and commitment to the company’s long-term vision.
Brian Prodin, an accomplished operations leader, with more than 35 years of manufacturing industry experience, joins Arnold with a record of driving transformational change across complex global operations. His career began at Ford Motor Company in manufacturing and applications engineering, followed by progressive leadership roles in program management and business development with automotive component suppliers. He later joined Plastic Omnium Clean Energy Systems as Director for North American Sales & Program Management, subsequently being appointed to leadership roles to oversee Purchasing and Supply Chain functions across Europe and the Americas. Most recently, he served as Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations, for the Motorized Manufacturing Group of Brand Safway. Brian earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Wayne State University.
“Brian’s leadership marks an exciting new chapter for Arnold,” said Matt Blake, CEO. “His vision and deep commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and customer success will ensure we not only build on Arnold’s 130-year legacy, but also accelerate growth and strengthen the trusted partnerships that define our future.”
About Arnold Magnetic Technologies
Based in Rochester, NY with an operating history of over 130 years, Arnold is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions for a wide range of specialty applications and end-markets, including aerospace and defense, general industrial, motorsport, oil and gas, medical, and energy. From its Technology Center and manufacturing facilities located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Thailand, and China, the company produces engineered magnetic assemblies in addition to high-performance permanent magnets, precision foil products, and highly loaded composites that are mission critical in motors, generators, sensors, and other systems and components. Based on its long-term relationships, the company has built a diverse and blue-chip customer base totaling more than 2,000 clients worldwide. For more information on Arnold, visit https://www.arnoldmagnetics.com.