Larry Korpanty has joined auxiliary equipment company Novatec Inc., Baltimore, as its drying project coordinator. Korpanty was selected to support and develop Novatec's growing dryer customer base and portfolio of drying products. He has been picked to play a key role in providing and implementing high-quality drying systems, the company said in a new release. Korpanty, with 19 years in engineering and commercial roles, most recently was capital project and program manager for Graham Packaging Corp., Lancaster, Pa. "Larry's extensive system installation experience and industry knowledge is a key addition to our family," said Novatec President Conrad Bessemer.