Liebherr USA celebrates 50 years of success as a leading manufacturer in North America this year. With an anniversary theme of “United by Success,” the manufacturer will focus on 10 innovative product divisions across the U.S. in addition to its commitment to the success of customers, business partners and employees. “The ‘United by Success’ campaign shows that our customers and our…
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Epiroc Promotes Hedblom
The board of directors of Epiroc AB has appointed Helena Hedblom as its new president and CEO, effective March 1, 2020. She will replace Per Lindberg, who has decided to leave his position after having successfully establishing Epiroc as a listed company. “Helena has a strong business focus, an in-depth knowledge of the business and is an appreciated leader who is living…
Read MoreForce Control Celebrates 50 Years
Force Control Industries is celebrating 50 years of manufacturing long-lasting oil shear clutches, brakes and clutch brakes. Although industries and applications have come and gone in the five decades that the company has been in business, they continue to develop new uses for their unique oil shear technology. All Force Control products are manufactured in their Fairfield, Ohio (suburban Cincinnati)…
Read MoreOkada Expands on Demand
July 19, 2019 – It’s always nice when there is an industry event held locally. That is a tough call when you live in Medina, Ohio, as I do. But Okada America Inc. is the exception to that rule. The company showcased the expansion and upgrade of its Medina, Ohio, facility at an open house, which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony presided…
Read MoreOkada Holds Open House at Medina, Ohio, Facility
Okada America Inc. showcased the expansion and upgrade of its Medina, Ohio, facility at an open house, which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event – attended by Rock Products – featured President Jim Brown, Medina Mayor Dennis Hanwell, Sharon Township Trustee Joe Canestrano and representatives from the Medina Chamber of Commerce. The expansion resulted from the acquisition of an adjacent 10,000-sq.-ft. building.…
Read MoreSuperior Industries Hires John Rodriguez
Superior Industries Inc. has appointed an accomplished industry veteran to a brand new leadership position in the company. John Rodriguez, who recently came to the manufacturer after a long career with Weir/Trio, is Superior’s first director of products and applications. “Anyone who talks with ‘J-Rod’ feels his genuine excitement for innovative products and senses the depth of his understanding for…
Read MoreKershaw Named Vice President of BKT USA
BKT USA Inc., Fairlawn, Ohio, the subsidiary of Balkrishna Industries Ltd., Mumbai, India, has promoted Doug Kershaw to vice president after his hiring as the associate vice president in January. “We are very pleased with the addition of Doug to our BKT team. His extensive knowledge and experience throughout the industry brings value to the company,” said Rajiv Poddar, joint managing director…
Read MoreBaldor Electric Co. Is Now ABB
For more than seven years, Baldor Electric Co. has been a member of the ABB Group. But as of March 1, 2018, the company is now ABB, and they are proud to go to market as one company. What does that mean for its customers? The same Dodge mechanical power transmission products and Baldor-Reliance motors you trust and prefer. The…
Read MoreCASE Celebrates 175th Birthday
CASE Construction Equipment celebrated the CASE brand’s 175th birthday with a rally and luncheon attended by 800+ employees in Racine, Wis., as well as local dignitaries, elected officials and a descendant of the Case family. The company was founded in 1842 in nearby Rochester, Wis., as the Racine Threshing Machine Works Co. It evolved into one of the world’s most…
Read MoreCaterpillar Moving Headquarters to Chicago
Caterpillar Inc. announced it will locate a limited group of senior executives and support functions in the Chicago area later this year and reaffirmed the ongoing importance of its presence in Peoria and Central Illinois.
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