# Bill Balliette

> Austin-based manufacturing executive Bill Balliette is CEO of Alumistar following its August 2026 acquisition through Novastone’s operator-led buyout program. He previously owned Alpha Slip Rings and continued with United Equipment Accessories after its sale.

- **Role:** CEO at Alumistar
- **Organizations:** Alumistar, Novastone Capital Advisors, United Equipment Accessories, Alpha Slip Rings, Faradox Energy Storage, SensorTran, NovaCentrix, Fixeon, 3M
- **Education:** BS, Mechanical Engineering; BA, Dartmouth College, MBA, Marketing; MS, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
- **Known for:** Acquired Alpha Slip Rings and later sold it to United Equipment Accessories., Documented manufacturing know-how previously concentrated in two Alpha employees., Led the acquired Alpha operation’s integration into UEA.

## Career timeline

- **1997-2005** — Business Development Manager, 3M.
- **2005-2006** — Director of Marketing and Sales, Fixeon.
- **2005-2007** — Director of Business Development, NovaCentrix.
- **2008-2009** — Director of Business Operations, SensorTran.
- **2009-2012** — COO, Faradox Energy Storage.
- **2012-2018** — CEO and owner, Alpha Slip Rings.
- **2018-2021** — Division Manager/Director of Sales, United Equipment Accessories, after the Alpha acquisition.
- **2026** — Named Alumistar CEO in the August 6 acquisition announcement.

## Achievements

- Acquired Alpha Slip Rings and later sold it to United Equipment Accessories.
- Documented manufacturing know-how previously concentrated in two Alpha employees.
- Led the acquired Alpha operation’s integration into UEA.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Novastone announced its acquisition of Alumistar and named Balliette CEO.

## Links

- Website: https://novastone-ca.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-balliette/

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Last updated: 2026-10-09