Volvo Construction Equipment names Melker Jernberg, formerly of metallurgy companies Höganäs and SSAB, as its president, as Martin Weissburg moves back to the US
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Caterpillar reshuffles the roles of its divisional vice presidents
Alongside the retirement and replacement of Doeg Hoerr as Caterpillar VP for material handling, the company, its other two other vice presidents: Tom Bluth and Jean Savage, have swapped roles
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Caterpillar vice president Doug Hoerr retires after 24 years
Doug Hoerr has announced his retirement from the vice presidency of Caterpillar’s Material Handling & Underground Division, effective August 1, after 24 years of service to the company.
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Tristar implements specialised driver training as UAE temperatures soar
Tristar Group has implemented a driver training and support programme designed to promote the safe operation of trucks during the UAE’s summer months
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Cavendish Maxwell appoints Dubai machinery expert
Patrick Ditcham is a chartered surveyor with more than 28 years’ experience in the global valuation and auctioneering industries
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Wacker Neuson CEO to step down
Cem Peksaglam, chief executive officer of Wacker Neuson, has revealed that he does not intend to renew his contract, which will expire in August 2017
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LiuGong Machinery appoints new president
Huang Haibo has replaced Yu Chuanfen as president of Chinese construction equipment manufacturer, LiuGong Machinery
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Musa Tariq joins Ford as VP, chief brand officer
Ford has appointed Musa Tariq to the position of vice president and chief brand officer, making him the firm’s most senior creative and strategic primary brand leader
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Renault Trucks hires Greater Middle East president
Grégoire Blaise is to replace Lars-Erik Forsbergh as president of Renault Trucks’ Greater Middle East region
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Magna Tyres hires GM for newly formed MEA office
Vijay Nambiar has been appointed to the position of general manager at the newly formed Magna Tyres Group office, Magna Tyres Middle East & Africa