Nucor Executive Vice President to retire
Nucor Corporation has announced that Chad Utermark, Executive Vice President of New Markets and Innovation, plans to retire effective June 7, 2025. Mr. Utermark began his Nucor career in 1992 as a utility operator at Nucor Steel Arkansas and has worked in various positions and businesses, including as Hot Mill Manager at Nucor Steel Arkansas, Roll Mill Manager at Nucor Steel Texas, vice president and General Manager of Nucor Steel...
Toshiba appoints Jim Hawkins as Chief Operating Officer
Respected Toshiba leader to shape strategy for ongoing revenue expansion Toshiba America Business Solutions is elevating its vice president of sales operations, and Toshiba Business Solutions Latin America Jim Hawkins to the role of chief operating officer. The accomplished industry leader and 16-year Toshiba executive is now responsible for positioning the company’s products, solutions and services for further success while...
Hyster recognizes Dealer of Distinction recipients for 2024
Hyster announces the recipients of its 2024 Dealer of Distinction award, which recognizes individual dealer performance and their commitment to providing the highest level of support for customers at all levels of the organization. The award honors dealer partners who have exhibited focused leadership and a commitment to materials handling excellence and customer satisfaction. “Every year, our Dealer of Distinction recipients...
Bobcat honors 55 NA Dealers for achievement
The Program Recognizes the Company’s Highest Performing Dealers Across the U.S. and Canada Bobcat Company has announced its 2025 Dealer Leadership Groups. The 55 Bobcat dealerships honored this year are the company’s highest-performing dealers across respective business divisions in North America. The honorees were chosen through a comprehensive evaluation, honoring top-performing dealers in each division: construction, grounds...
Toyota honors top forklift dealers with President’s Award
Toyota Material Handling has announced the 15 recipients of its annual President’s Award. Presented at Toyota’s annual dealer meeting in Boca Raton, Florida, this accolade recognizes the top Toyota forklift dealers in North America who excel at the highest level in parts, service, equipment sales,finance, customer satisfaction and overall operations. The winners of the 2024 President’s Award are: Brodie Toyota-Lift, Lawrence,...
Blaies named Women In Trucking Association’s 2025 Driver of the Year
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT)has announced Kathy Blaies, a professional carhauler at United Road, as the recipient of the 2025 Driver of the Year Award, sponsored by Walmart. Blaies was among four finalists for the award. The other finalists include Ericka Norfleet, owner-operator, R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc.; Gina Jones, company driver, Werner®; and Sandy Winters, company driver, Leonard’s Express. The announcement was...
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas appoints Berry Mansfield as President
Today, Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of material handling, automation, and fleet solutions, announced Berry Mansfield’s appointment as its new president, effective April 1, 2025. Ken Barina, who has led the company for the past 12 years and has been with Logisnext for over 38 years, will retire from full-time duties on March 31, 2025. Barina will transition to a part-time...