VDG appoints Mike Clark Southeastern Heavy Industry sales rep

VDG (Van der Graaf), a leading manufacturer of drum motors for belt conveyor applications, appointed Mike Clark to the team as a heavy industry sales representative for the Southeastern United States. Clark brings more than 20 years of technical sales experience across multiple industries, including power transmission, precision 3D measurement and imaging instruments, metrology and industrial machinery.  He holds a Bachelor…

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Palmer nominated to head MSHA

Wayne Palmer was nominated by President Trump to serve as assistant secretary of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) at the Department of Labor. He is the former executive vice president of the Essential Minerals Association (EMA). “Wayne has not only been a terrific asset to the EMA team since he joined the association in 2021, but he has…

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Cat promotes Creed to COO

Caterpillar Inc. announced Joseph E. Creed, group president of Energy & Transportation, has been appointed to the newly created position of chief operating officer, effective Nov. 1. In this position, Creed will report to Jim Umpleby, chairman and chief executive officer. Reporting to Creed will be group presidents Tony Fassino of Construction Industries, Denise Johnson of Resource Industries and Bob…

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