Trailer, truck, & body OEMs
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Per Carlsson has been appointed new president and chief executive officer of Volvo Trucks North America Division. Presently responsible for Volvo Powertrain Sweden, he will begin his new position Jan 1, 2008, and will succeed Peter Karlsten. Starting December 1, Karlsten will become president and CEO of Volvo Powertrain. He will also serve as senior vice-president-technology for the Volvo Group and as a new member of the Group Executive Committee. Lars Thoren, currently chief financial officer, will become acting president of Volvo Trucks North America.
Heil Trailer International has named Bryan Yielding liquid product manager. With product responsibilities at both Heil domestic manufacturing locations, he will be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product life cycle.
TruckCraft Corp has hired Lonnie Ross as accounts manager for the eastern United States. He brings more than 25 years' experience in sales and management to his position, and he served the past 10 years with Air-Flo Manufacturing.
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