Norwalt executive appointed to key committee by Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute

Kyle Seitel, Vision Engineering Manager & Marketing Coordinator for Norwalt, named to PMMI’s Emerging Leaders Committee Norwalt, a specialist in custom-built automation and line integration machinery for complex manufacturing applications, has had one of its promising young executives appointed to a key industry organization committee. Kyle Seitel, Vision Engineering Manager & Marketing Coordinator for Norwalt, has been named...

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Trojan AES battery wins Gold Lift and Access LLEAP Award

The Trojan AES Battery, which delivers up to 3x the cycle life of standard AGM, was selected as a Gold Award Winner in the 2023 Leadership in Lifting Equipment and Aerial Platforms (LLEAP) Awards presented by Lift and Access magazine. LLEAP Awards recognize innovative equipment and support products and services introduced in the North American market during the previous 12 months. Products were categorized into five categories: Mobile...

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Motion names new Automation Intelligence GVP

Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, named Mike Esposito to Group Vice President, Motion Automation Intelligence, effective immediately. Most recently, Mr. Esposito served as Director of Motion Automation Intelligence’s Engineering Assembly Solutions (EAS), having joined Motion as part of the Kaman Distribution Group...

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CLARK Material Handling Company announces appointment of Jerry Dolan as Aftermarket Regional Sales Manager

CLARK Material Handling Company has announced the appointment of Jerry Dolan as Aftermarket Regional Sales Manager for CLARK North America. Mr. Dolan will report to Charlie Chwasz, North American Aftermarket Sales Manager. In this role, Mr. Dolan will support the CLARK dealer network on the aftermarket side, assisting dealers as they grow their parts and service departments. Mr. Dolan has over 25 years of experience in the material...

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Toyota Material Handling’s former president and CEO honored with prestigious industry award

Toyota Material Handling congratulates Jeff Rufener, the company’s former president and CEO, on being honored with the 2023 Meritorious Service Award by the Industrial Truck Association (ITA). The 72-year-old association for industrial truck manufacturers in North America has recognized leaders dedicated to serving the organization and advancing the material handling industry with this prominent award since 1992. “Jeff was an integral...

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Pat O’Connor announces retirement from Columbia Machine Palletizer Division

Columbia Machine, Inc has announced the retirement of Pat O’Connor after more than 12 years of distinguished service. Pat joined Columbia in August 2011 as the Business Development Manager for the Palletizer Division before being promoted to the role of President in 2014. Pat has spent his entire career in the conveyor, palletizing and material handling industry. Under Pat’s leadership, Columbia’s Palletizer Division has shown...

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NFI’s Brian Webb promoted to President of Port Services Division

NFI hasrecently announced the promotion of Brian Webb to President of its Port Services solution. With nearly 30 years in the supply chain industry, Brian brings a wealth of experience to support this growing division. “Since the acquisition of Cal Cartage in 2017, NFI has grown tremendously in its Port Services offering,” said NFI CEO Sid Brown. “Brian’s experience leading NFI’s largest region within Distribution and his commitment...

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