Cummins Creates Ethics and Compliance Organization, Names Executives
Cummins Inc. this week announced the creation of an Ethics and Compliance organization with officer-level leadership and accountability, and has named deputy general counsel Mark Sifferlen as the company’s first vice president – ethics and compliance. Sifferlen, who has been with the company since 2000, is also is taking on the role of corporate secretary, where he will focus on corporate governance and compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission and New York Stock Exchange....
Caterpillar to Build New Factory in Georgia
Caterpillar Inc. last week announced it has selected land near Athens, Ga., as the location for a new facility that will build small track-type tractors and mini hydraulic excavators. The state-of-the-art, 1 million-square-foot facility is expected to employ 1,400 people once it is fully operational. The total investment for opening the new facility will be about $200 million....
Brian Black Joins Skyjack as VP of Sales
Linamar Corp.’s Skyjack Division recently named Brian Black vice president of sales. Black, a 35-year veteran in the industry, brings a wealth of experience to the company from his work in North America and overseas....
Ditch Witch Organization Supports “I Make America”
The Charles Machine Works, manufacturer of Ditch Witch underground construction equipment, has joined forces with other American manufacturers to support “I Make America,” a grassroots campaign to promote the growth of American manufacturing jobs. The company helped create a video that documents CMW’s contributions to the manufacturing industry and the American way of life....
GE Capital Expands Financing Relationship with Doosan, Bobcat
GE Capital, Equipment Finance announced an extension of its 40-year vendor financing relationship with Bobcat Co., as well as a new vendor financing program for Doosan-branded heavy industrial equipment beginning this month. The entities are part of Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment....
Komatsu Plans Building Additions in Peoria
Komatsu America Corp. is planning a building addition to its Peoria, Ill., facilities, the Peoria Journal Star is reporting. Pending city council approval, Komatsu will begin construction in April....
Absolute E-Z Up Hires Sales Manager
Access equipment distributor Absolute E-Z Up recently hired Wendy Svoboda as sales manager. In her new role, Svoboda is responsible for new business development and dealer relations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia....
Sonetics Hires Vice President of Finance
Sonetics Corp., a leader in rugged wireless team communication systems, this week appointed Michael Williams as vice president of finance. Williams’ leadership in finance and accounting for privately held companies with global presence will support Sonetics’ domestic and international growth....
Doosan Portable Power Completes Transition to Final Machine Branding
Doosan Portable Power has successfully completed its global transition to the final Doosan machine branding from its former Ingersoll Rand brand. The transition is complete for its entire line of Doosan Portable Power equipment, including portable air compressors, mobile generators, portable light towers, and light compaction equipment....
Caterpillar Taps Frake to Lead Marine & Petroleum Power Division
Caterpillar Inc. last week announced that Richard Case, vice president with responsibility for the Marine & Petroleum Power Division, has resigned from the company to pursue other opportunities. Case’s departure from Caterpillar will be effective May 1....
Honda Power Equipment Awarded for Training Programs
Honda Power Equipment, a division of American Honda Motor Co., received seven MarCom Awards for several of its computer-based dealer and distributor service training modules. Two business units of Honda Power Equipment — Honda Engines and Honda Marine — were recognized by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals for their comprehensive training programs and individual instructional sections....
Generac Announces $8-$10 Million Headquarters Remodel and Expansion
Generac Power Systems, a leading manufacturer of backup power generation equipment, this week announced it will commit $5 to $6 million to expand and remodel its Waukesha, Wis., headquarters and an additional $3 to $4 million in upgrades to create a technical center. The $8 to $10 million total investment will result in more jobs, more innovation and more technology for Generac, the manufacturing sector and the state of Wisconsin, the company said....
Snorkel Names Western Region Sales Manager
Aerial lift manufacturer Snorkel has strengthened its sales team in North America with the appointment of Bert Rayer as regional sales manager for the U.S. western region and the Dakotas....
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment Appoints Sales Specialist
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment recently named Jamie Roush parts and service sales specialist. In his new role Roush will report directly to Atlas Copco aftermarket vice president Matt Cadnum....
Linamar Officially Names Boehler President of Skyjack
Linamar Corp. this week officially named Brad Boehler president of Skyjack Inc. The company previously appointed him president on an interim basis in August 2011....
Wacker Neuson Earns United Rentals Supplier of Year Award
Wacker Neuson was recently named United Rentals Supplier of the Year for 2011. The award was presented to Wacker Neuson executives at the United Rentals 2012 supplier meeting, held Jan. 19-20 in St. Louis....
JLG’s 1500SJ Boomlift Honored by Popular Science Magazine
JLG Industries this week announced that Popular Science magazine included its 1500SJ boomlift among the top 100 innovations in its Best of What’s New 2011 list in the engineering category....
Billy Goat Names New Marketing Specialist
Lee’s Summit, Mo.-based Billy Goat Industries this week named Gail Trudeau its new marketing communication specialist. In this role, Trudeau will be the company’s point person responsible for leading Billy Goat’s communications and media efforts inclusive of digital, print, PR, merchandising, trade show, and co-op campaigns across all channels....
GE Capital Builds Up Construction Finance Team
GE Capital Dealer Finance said it is doubling its sales force to support growing retail and wholesale demand for construction equipment financing. GE Capital’s lending to the construction industry grew 36 percent in 2011 and the outlook for 2012 activity is strong, the company said, creating the need for additional staff....
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment Names Nelson Business Development Manager
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment has named Stephen Nelson business development manager. In his new role, Nelson will report directly to Erik Sparby, president and general manager of Atlas Copco Construction Equipment....
Titan Tire Announces Supply Contract with Caterpillar
Titan Tire Corp., a subsidiary of Titan International, last week announced a multi-year supply contract with Caterpillar Inc. for tires....
Motorola Launches Smartphone with JCB
Construction manufacturer JCB has teamed with Motorola on a limited edition smarthphone. The Motorola DEFY+ JCB Edition takes the standard “life-proof” DEFY+ and puts it inside a protective sleeve. The phone comes pre-loaded with JCB applications including a spirit level, theodolite, decibel meter and recorder, torch, unit converter, calculator and DIY store locator. The phone comes with a car charger with an extra-long curly cable....
Yokohama Tire Corp. Announces Promotions
Fullerton, Calif.-based Yokohama Tire Corp. last week announced several strategic management promotions, effective immediately....
Chicago Pneumatic Names Francis VP North America
Chicago Pneumatic has named Todd Francis vice president North America for stationary compressors. Francis will be based out of CP’s Rock Hill, S.C., office and be responsible for new business development and expanding its distribution network across North America’s compressor markets....
Toyota Material Handling Announces Retirement of President and CEO, Announces Successor
Toyota Material Handling North America last week announced the retirement of its president and CEO James Malvaso, effective April 1. TMHNA is comprised of Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A; The Raymond Corp., a provider of electric lift trucks and solutions used in warehouse and distribution environments; and Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Toyota's forklift manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ind....
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