J&J Truck Bodies names sales manager
J&J Truck Bodies and Trailers, a division of Somerset Welding & Steel, announced the appointment of Michael Schweitzer as sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Schweitzer has two decades of sales experience in the truck industry.
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG enter joint venture
The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize fuel-cell systems for use in heavy-duty trucks as the primary focus, in addition to other applications. The ambition of both partners is to help take a step toward climate-neutral and sustainable transportation by 2050. The Volvo Group will acquire 50% of the partnership interests in Daimler Truck Fuel Cell GmbH & Co. KG for approximately $7 million on a cash and debt-free basis. Closing of the transaction is expected during the first half of 2021, subject to merger control review by relevant authorities, as well as other approvals.
Allen Luebbe rejoins Imperial Industries
Allen Luebbe has returned to Imperial Industries to handle heavy- and medium-duty truck purchasing. With more than 15 years in the industry, his career in vacuum trucks started in December of 2005 at Imperial Industries. He worked in the commercial tank division, specializing in vacuum trucks. In 2008, he moved to Mid-State Truck Service and worked closely with Imperial Industries for the past 12 years.
Super Products president announces retirement
After 13 years leading and growing Super Products, Mike Vanden Heuvel announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2020. As his successor, Super Products’ Vice President of Rentals Randy Buening will be promoted to president of Super Products, effective Jan. 1. Vanden Heuvel joined the company in 2007 as the VP of industrial sales and took over as president at the end of 2008. During his tenure he added several rental facilities and maintained steady growth under his leadership. Under Vanden Heuvel’s supervision, Super Products built and moved into its new headquarters in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, in January 2020. The new building allowed the organization to consolidate three separate operating facilities in southeast Wisconsin into one, where they now produce their full product line.
