Davidson, N.C.-based Ingersoll Rand last week announced the appointment of
Daniel Sandonato to vice president, global marketing road development. Sandonato is responsible for leading the global product marketing and development activities for road development and driving long-term growth strategies focused on portfolio and geographic expansion. Sandonato is also leading the current introduction of several new road development products, including the milling platform for Ingersoll Rand and highway-class paving equipment.

Sandonato joins Ingersoll Rand from FKI Logistex, a global leader in automated material-handling equipment, where he served as vice president, operations. His contributions included the development and implementation of strategic growth initiatives focused on channel development, aftermarket and recurring revenue streams.

Sandonato is known to many in the rental industry. His prior experience includes years of involvement in management roles with JLG Industries, where he was vice president, marketing and sales development, with responsibility for customer-driven product and solution development and channel segmentation.