2022 Shot Peener of the Year Yoshihiro Watanabe

Author:  Kathy Levy, Associate Editor
Source:  The Shot Peener magazine, Vol 37, Issue 1, Winter 2023
Doc ID:  2023002
Year of Publication:  2023
Abstract:  
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2022 Shot Peener of the Year—Dr. Yoshihiro Watanabe. Since 1992, The Shot Peener magazine has recognized individuals for their contributions to the shot peening industry. Dr. Watanabe is the President and CEO of Toyo Seiko. Toyo Seiko manufactures and markets shot peening media and shot peening related equipment. Dr. Watanabe has contributed to the advancement of shot peening throughout his career by volunteering his time to the International Scientific Committee for Shot Peening, the Japan Society of Spring Engineers, and the Aerospace Metals Engineering Sub Committee (AMESC) of the Aerospace Materials Division of SAE.