TRAILER, TRUCK, & BODY OEMs
Henning O Bruns has been named general manager for the Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) truck manufacturing plant in Cleveland NC. Bruns, who joined Daimler in 1991, most recently was general manager and vice-president of operations for Detroit Diesel Corporation.
has appointed Kevin Longchamp as regional sales manager responsible for supporting and developing J&J’s customer base and brand awareness in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and New England. He previously served as general manager for Arctic Vans in Harrisburg PA.
Wastequip has added two regional sales managers to its Technical Products Division. Anthony E Parker will have responsibility for the Midwest region, and Ernie Castro will be responsible for growing sales in the US Southeast, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Parker brings more than eight years of related industry experience, with specific focus on recycling services and equipment. Castro has 21-plus years of sales experience in the welding gas and supply industry.
, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has hired Holly McCoy-Nelson as customer support manager. Prior to joining IMT, she served as inside sales, customer service and coordination manager for Graham Wood Doors in Mason City IA.
joins BWISE Manufacturing as vice-president of sales and marketing. With more than 15 years of experience in the trailer industry, he previously was sales manager and purchasing manager for another trailer manufacturer.
COMPONENT MANUFACTURERS
has been promoted to national accounts manager for TODCO. With a wide range of experience in sales and account management, he has served as a district sales manager for the firm the past four years.
, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO), announced the appointment of a new president in the commercial tire division. As president, commercial OTR, Taylor Cole will be responsible for leading Bridgestone’s North American commercial and strategic direction. He most recently served as managing director of all US new equipment and aftermarket business units at Howden North America Inc.
has added Daniel Corriveau as eastern Canada regional manager. Working from Sherbrooke, Quebec, he will cover the province of Ontario east to Newfoundland. Previously serving more than 12 years at an Onspot dealer in Quebec, Corriveau replaces Pat Freyer, who will continue as Onspot president and chief executive officer.
has appointed Ed Doerr plant manager of its Kearney NE facility, which is part of the company’s Vehicle Group and produces engine valves for global vehicle manufacturers. He will report to Kathy Grisdela, director of operations, Automotive North America. Doerr has held positions of increasing responsibility since joining Eaton as a business team leader in the Vehicle Group’s Truck business in 2003. He most recently was plant manager for the company’s Aerospace facility in Euclid OH.
has named Ed Powderly as vice-president of sales. Most recently, he was business development manager, aftermarket, for Hendrickson USA LLC, based in Itasca IL.
Marcio Pedroso has been appointed president of Volvo Financial Services (VFS), Region the Americas, taking over for Leo Hawkes, who has retired after 13 years with the firm. Since 2010, Pedroso has been a member of the VFS Americas executive management team and has served the past four years as president of VFS Latin America. ♦
