Westport, Conn.-based Terex Corp. last week announced that Tom Riordan will join the company in the newly created position of president and chief operating officer effective Jan. 1, 2007. Riordan will be based in Westport, Conn., and will report directly to Ron DeFeo, who will continue to serve as the company’s chairman and CEO.

Riordan began his career at Borg-Warner Automotive, where he held various manufacturing positions. After leaving Borg-Warner, Riordan held positions with J.I. Case, Consolidated Sawmill Machinery International, and SPX Corp.

“I am pleased to welcome Tom to this critical leadership role, where he will be my partner in the future success of Terex,” said DeFeo. “Tom’s demonstrated leadership ability and experience will help Terex move to its next level of growth and success. As chief operating officer of SPX, a $4.6 billion diversified global industrial manufacturer with 15,000 employees, Tom also brings very relevant lean operating experience to Terex.”

Terex Corp. is a diversified global manufacturer with 2005 revenue of $6.4 billion. Terex operates in five business segments: Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Construction, Terex Cranes, Terex Materials Processing & Mining, and Terex Roadbuilding, Utility Products and Other.