Volvo Construction Equipment announced three senior appointments to its executive management team. Scott Young has been appointed head of Sales Region North America. Young will continue to oversee the strategic direction of one of the largest markets for construction equipment and will be responsible for meeting its customers’ diverse needs, the announcement noted. Young takes over the role from Stephen…
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Minoo Mehta Appointed Managing Director, BKT USA and BKT Tires
Effective immediately, Minoo Mehta will assume the position of managing director, BKT USA Inc. and BKT Tires Inc., the company reported. This announcement follows the resignation of Doug Kershaw on August 24. Mehta played a crucial role in establishing BKT’s leading position in the U.S. market. Since joining BKT in 2014, he has aimed at creating a customer-oriented team. This team…
Read MoreSuperior Industries Hires Kristen Randall
Superior Industries Inc. recently added another industry veteran to its lineup of passionate, high-service employees. After 17 years at Haver & Boecker Niagara, Kristen Randall comes to Superior as the company’s first official training coordinator.
Read MoreU.S. Silica Holdings Appoints Jay Moreau Executive Vice President
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. has appointed Jay Moreau as its executive vice president and chief operating officer effective August 14, 2023. Moreau will succeed Mike Winkler in his role as COO, as Winkler notified the company earlier this year of his planned retirement. To ensure an orderly transition, Winkler will continue with the Company in a strategic advisory role through…
Read MoreEriez Appoints Richard Murray Global Flotation Service Director
Eric Wasmund, Eriez vice president-flotation, announces the appointment of Richard Murray to Global Flotation Service Director. In his new position, Murray will assume the responsibility of overseeing and expanding Eriez’ flotation global aftermarket and service business. According to Eriez, Murray’s role includes key initiatives such as the proactive development of new service products and the optimization of service practices and…
Read MoreCrabtree to Lead Aggregates Division at Erlen Group
The Erlen Group is a family of industrial companies focusing on aggregates, logistics and real estate. The Erlen Group operates the Springfield Underground, a 3.2 million sq. ft. network of subsurface warehouses. Although mining ceased and Springfield Underground in 2015, the Erlen Group operates three additional limestone quarries: Joplin Stone, in Joplin, Mo., opened in 1955. Westside Stone, in…
Read MoreWEDA Present Hayes with 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award
At its Summit & Expo in Las Vegas, the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) awarded Dr. Donald Hayes its 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his lifetime of outstanding work supporting the dredging community and the Western Dredging Association. As a student at Mississippi State University, Hayes earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering (1981) and then an M.S. in Civil…
Read MoreGranite’s Adams Honored for Sustainability
Granite Sustainability Manager Raven Adams was recognized by the UN Global Compact Network USA (Network USA) as a 2023 USA SDG Pioneer — a business leader who is championing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspiring others to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Raven was chosen from a network of more than 1,000 entities from across the United…
Read MoreU.S. Silica Expands Board of Directors, Appoints Simon Bates
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. has appointed Simon Bates to its board of directors effective July 3. The election of Bates increases the size of the company’s board to seven members. Bates will also serve as an independent member of the Compensation and Nominating & Governance committees of the board.
Read MorePACA Hires Susan Armstrong
The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) announced that Susan Armstrong has joined the association in a newly formed role as the director of specifications and sustainability.
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