ROCHESTER, NY-Transcat, Inc., a distributor of professional grade handheld test and measurement instruments and accredited provider of calibration, repair and other measurement services, has appointed Lee D. Rudow to the role of Chief Operating Officer.

"Lee brings a tremendous amount of leadership and industry experience to Transcat that is relevant for both our product and calibration services segments,” says Charles P. Hadeed, president and CEO of Transcat. “He is a talented executive with a superb record of accomplishment, and he shares Transcat's vision and strategic direction to be a North American leader of calibration services and source for quality, name-brand electronic test and measurement equipment. He understands and embraces our commitment to outstanding customer service and quality.”