For Immediate Release

Shelby Township, Mich., March 3, 2026 — Ascential Technologies, a leading global provider of automated diagnostic, inspection, assembly and test systems and services across a wide range of industries, has expanded its Ascentialytics team with the addition of Brian Harrison as program owner. In his new role, Harrison will lead the evolution of Ascential Technologies’ data-centric Ascentialytics product portfolio, identifying market opportunities and conducting both competitive and customer research to drive further value across the off-highway, aerospace and manufacturing sectors. He will also collaborate closely with stakeholders to prioritize product roadmaps, define desired features and ensure alignment with go-to-market strategies as well as customer needs.

Harrison brings more than 15 years of global experience in partnerships and channel sales, with a strong track record of building scalable partner ecosystems and accelerating enterprise, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and AI-driven solutions. A proven, high-impact commercial leader, he has experience leading dynamic market launch strategies across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, Harrison has expertise in channel program design, strategic alliances and deal execution to align with growth and global market targets.

“We are excited to welcome Brian to the team and look forward to the positive contributions he will make at Ascential Technologies,” said Alessandro Rosi, director of Ascential Care. “His impressive background in industrial technologies, operational discipline and analytical rigor make him a strong addition to our Ascentialytics and Ascential Care teams as we continue to deliver data-informed product improvements and solutions to our customers.”

Most recently, Harrison served as global director of strategic partnerships at Fluke Reliability where he led the development of the company’s global channel partner program for software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. Previously, he served as director of IIoT at the company, where he collaborated with product, marketing and sales teams to oversee strategy and implement a global enablement program that increased company sales by 150%.

Prior to his time with Fluke Reliability, Harrison spent over seven years with EDI as territory manager in which he was responsible for revitalizing the company’s customer relationships, improving communication and presenting on industry trends, innovations and strategic initiatives.

Harrison holds a bachelor’s degree in management and organizational leadership from St. Petersburg College in Florida and is currently working toward a master’s degree in science business analytics from Purdue University.

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Brian Harrison, product owner, Ascentialytics

About Ascential Technologies
Ascential Technologies, (formerly known as Burke Porter Group), designs, develops, and automates complex diagnostics, inspection and test processes across medical & life sciences, transportation, and test & measurement systems end markets. The company tackles customers’ most demanding, mission-critical challenges where the cost of failure is high. With more than 70 years of innovation experience, Ascential has a global presence and the expertise of more than 2,300 professionals across 40 locations, helping customers accelerate critical solution innovation, mitigate risk, drive competitive differentiation, and shorten time to market, at scale. The company’s uniqueness lies in its commitment to guiding customers through the entire product life cycle, from ideation to commercialization, where quality and safety matter most. Ascential’s customers include Fortune 100 leaders and disruptive innovators. Learn more at www.ascentialtech.com. 

Editorial Contacts
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Brittney Popa
MBE Group on behalf of Ascential Technologies
(231) 675-1692
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Mike Bleau
Industry Scope on behalf of Ascential Technologies
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