Howard Longin has been appointed director of sales for the Americas at ProPhotonix Ltd., the company announced. Longin brings more than 20 years of experience in sales and marketing management in the electronic components industry. Most recently, he served as vice president of sales and marketing at Hosonic Electronics in China. He joins David McGuinness, director of sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, in providing the company with experienced sales leadership to accelerate revenue growth, the company said. ProPhotonix designs and manufactures diode-based laser modules and LED systems for OEM and medical equipment companies. For more information, visit: www.prophotonix.com