Suppliers

June 1, 2009
Heil Trailer International (HTI) has promoted Greg Hewitt to operating company president. He has 22 years of experience with diversified manufacturing

Heil Trailer International (HTI) has promoted Greg Hewitt to operating company president. He has 22 years of experience with diversified manufacturing in the United States and internationally. In the past year, he successfully led Heil's North American Operations as well as Global Supply Chain, Product Management, IT, Customer Service, and Sales & Marketing.

Mack Trucks Inc has named Ron Huibers senior vice-president of international operations. He was most recently vice-president of business development and strategy for Volvo Financial Services of the Americas.

Dover Industrial Products promoted Andy Fincher to executive vice-president responsible for six operating companies: Heil Trailer International, Rotary Lift, Texas Hydraulics, Crenlo, PDQ, and Chief. He will also assume leadership for the Dover-wide Gibson Indirect Purchasing Initiative and provide oversight for Dover Industrial Products safety initiatives. Fincher has more than 15 years of experience in a variety of positions within Heil Trailer, the past three years of which were spent as president.

Air Products has named John W Marsland vice-president and general manager-global liquid bulk, generated gases, and helium. Most recently, Marsland served as vice-president-business services and has served with Air Products since 2002.

Denis Bleile has been named sales manager at Hannay Reels. He replaces Dave Guilzon, who is retiring after 39 years of service. Guilzon spent most of his years with the firm in the sales department, serving more than 12 years as sales manager. With more than 25 years of experience in the industrial sector, Bleile is moving from Norwalk OH to Westerlo NY, where Hannay is based.

Joe McAleese, president and chief executive officer of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, has been recognized by Bowling Green State University (BGSU) with an Accomplished Graduate Award. A graduate of the BGSU College of Business Administration, he was one of 18 alumni selected for the honor.