Allient Defense Solutions Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Greg Kraus

Allient Inc. (Nasdaq: ALNT), a global leader in specialized motion, control, and power solutions, has appointed Greg Kraus as the Director of Strategic Operations for its Allient Defense Solutions (ADS) division. He will also serve as General Manager of the Watertown, NY facility.

Greg brings nearly 40 years of aerospace and defense experience to his new role. Previously, at Moog Inc., he held senior roles in business, engineering, operations, and supply chain management. Most notably, he led a $275 million space and defense unit and oversaw complex, multi-site systems integration across full project lifecycles.

In his new role, Greg will guide strategic initiatives and project delivery across ADS facilities, working closely with business development to ensure the seamless execution of mission-critical projects. He will help shape ADS’s infrastructure and capabilities to meet evolving defense sector needs.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Greg Kraus said, “I’m thrilled to join Allient. Supporting those who protect our freedom has always been a personal mission. Allient’s agile approach and the launch of ADS are well aligned with my experience in large-scale defense systems.”

Steve Warzala, President of Allient Defense, welcomed the appointment: “Greg’s extensive background in managing defense programs perfectly complements our growth strategy. His leadership ensures we continue delivering exceptional results for our defense clients.”

Allient Defense Solutions is a specialized business unit within Allient Inc., focused on high-performance integrated systems for defense applications. The appointment reaffirms Allient’s commitment to operational excellence and strategic leadership in the defense sector.