American Superconductor Corporation has named David Paratore senior vice president and general manager of its Wires business unit, which manufactures and sells the company's high temperature superconductor (HTS) wire. The announcement was made in conjunction with several other promotions or newly expanded assignments for corporate and business unit staff. general manager of AMSC's SuperMachines business unit. became part of the Power Electronic Systems business. Whitney, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation. Superconductor. including our $70 million ship propulsion motor contract with the U.S. said Greg Yurek, chief executive officer. the time is right to move Dave into this key role. marketing and will continue to report to Yurek. Systems from 1982 to 1992.