Industry News - July 2014

Industry News - July 2014
Bradley Furie, national account manager for sales development for the western United States of Chevin Fleet

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Hino Trucks names senior vice president

Hino Trucks named George Daniels senior vice president of sales and customer service. Previously he served as vice president of service operations for Hino Trucks.

Optronics releases vehicle lighting catalog

Optronics International released a 2014 lighting product catalog. It is available for download from the company’s website, www.optronicsinc.com.

United Rentals completes National Pump acquisition

United Rentals completed the acquisition of National Pump, including 37 branch facilities in the United States and Canada. The $780 million purchase price included $765 million in cash and approximately $15 million in stock.

AEM, Ditch Witch produce vacuum excavator safety video

Ditch Witch, a member of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Underground Equipment Manufacturers Council, collaborated with AEM on production of a vacuum excavator safety video. Available through the AEM Store, the video promotes best practices in the operation of vacuum excavation equipment, as well as how to protect underground utilities from damage.

J&J Trucks names sales manager

J&J Truck Equipment, a division of Somerset Welding & Steel, named Rick Springer regional sales manager. Based in Chambersburg, Pa., Springer will be responsible for truck equipment sales throughout eastern Pennsylvania.

Curry Supply, Reading Truck form partnership

Curry Supply Co. and Reading Truck Body formed a partnership to expand product portfolios and market reach. The partnership will enable Reading to strengthen its distribution channel and for Curry to expand internationally and support new industries.

NexTraq named Top 40 Innovative Technology Company

NexTraq, a GPS fleet and asset tracking company, was named by the Technology Association of Georgia as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies. The award recognizes Georgia-based companies for innovation, financial impact and efforts at spreading awareness of the state’s technology initiatives.

Chevin Fleet Solutions names account manager

Chevin Fleet Solutions named Bradley Furie national account manager for sales development for the western United States.

Continental launches Web portal

Continental Tire the Americas expanded fleet offerings with the launch of Conti360. The Web portal enables customers to access invoices, credits, tire training modules and the Engage360 training program for fleets.

ECCO Group acquires Public Safety Equipment Group

ECCO Group of Boise, Idaho, acquired Public Safety Equipment Group. The expanded business, ECCO Safety Group, will have manufacturing facilities in nine locations on four continents with sales offices in Europe, Australia and China.

Super Products names vice president

Super Products promoted Dan Koziczkowski to vice president of sales and marketing. He will oversee internal and field sales staff, manage and support the company’s municipal distributor network, and identify growth opportunities.



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