Uz Tapped as MD for Schottel Turkey
has been appointed Managing Director for Schottel Turkey.Uz has extensive experience and expertise in the area of ship propulsion. After earning a degree in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, he began his career with Berg Propulsion in the Asia/Pacific and Middle East region. Upon joining Caterpillar Marine as Managing Director for the entities in Dubai and Istanbul, he steadily pursued to enrich his knowledge and capabilities in the fields of market development, new sales, technical sales and after sales service. In his recent positions, he gained additional insights into the shipowner and
Redzic Joins Caterpillar as Digital Enabled Solutions VP
The board of directors of Caterpillar Inc. has appointed Ogi Redzic as a vice president to lead the company’s Digital Enabled Solutions Division (DESD), effective July 30, 2018. He will be based in Caterpillar's Chicago office and report to Group President of Customer & Dealer Support Bob De Lange.DESD is comprised of the company's data analytics group, the enterprise data hub, equipment management tools, Cat Connect technologies and customer experience portals.Redzic takes over for Caterpillar Vice President Julie Lagacy, who has led DESD on an interim basis. Lagacy will continue in
Caterpillar Names Bonfield CFO
Caterpillar Inc. announced today its board of directors has appointed Andrew Bonfield as chief financial officer (CFO) effective September 1, 2018. Bonfield will succeed Brad Halverson, whose retirement became effective May 4, 2018.Bonfield brings more than three decades of financial expertise to the role, most recently serving as Group CFO and board member of National Grid plc, a British multinational electricity and gas utility company.Prior to Bonfield's eight years at National Grid, he was CFO at British confectionary company Cadbury plc. From 2002 to 2008, he was executive vice president and
Rose Joins Global Diving & Salvage
and service lines, including marine construction, commercial diving, environmental services and marine casualty response. He will oversee sales and business development, marketing, client engagement and corporate strategy for revenue generation. Rose spent many years with NC Machinery for Caterpillar, most recently as Washington Equipment Sales and Rental Manager. During his tenure, he was responsible for the overall P&L of the sales and rental departments in Washington state, managing inventory levels between $30 million to $50 million per year. He created and implemented dealer efficiency
Caterpillar CFO to Retire in 2018
Caterpillar Inc. will begin its global, external search for a new chief financial officer after it announced that group president and CFO Brad Halverson has elected to retire in early 2018, concluding a career spanning more than three decades with the company. Halverson will continue working into early 2018 and will help ensure a smooth transition for the new CFO. Prior to becoming CFO, Halverson served two years as vice president of the Finance Services Division, and before that position, he was the corporate controller. Halverson joined Caterpillar in 1988 as
Caterpillar CEO to Retire, Successor a Company Veteran
Caterpillar Inc insider Jim Umpleby will become chief executive of the heavy equipment maker on Jan. 1, faced with the challenge of reversing a multiyear sales decline triggered by the global commodities slump. He replaces Doug Oberhelman, who will retire as CEO on Dec. 31 but stay on as executive board chairman until March 31, the company said on Monday. Caterpillar shares were down about 0.58 percent to $87.20. Under Oberhelman the company recorded record high revenue in 2012, two years after he became CEO. However, a decline in metals and oil prices hit the company hard
Robert Smith Joins UniCarriers Sales Team
of forklift and aftermarket regional sales experience to his new position. Prior to joining UCA, Smith worked as a marketing supervisor and dealer development manager for CLARK Material Handling Company and a marketing and sales associate, regional manager and sales planning manager for Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America. Smith has a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Kentucky He lives in Lexington, Ky., with his wife and two children.
FDNY Honors 9/11 Hero Feehan at Boat Christening
have known the location of every fire hydrant in New York. MetalCraft Marine built the impressive new boat, which is a slightly scaled-down version of MetalCraft’s staple FireStorm 70 and measures 66 x 18 ft. and is capable of a maxium speed of 41 knots, powered by three C-18 1,150 hp Caterpillars driving three HJ 403 Hamilton jets. MetalCraft for the build of the new vessel. Length 66 ft. Width 18 ft. Depth 3 ft. Hull Aluminum Monohull Maximum speed 41 kts Cruising speed 32 kts Main engines (3) C-18 Caterpillar at 1,150 hp each Water jets (3) HJ 403 Hamilton
New GM at Perkins Marine Facility in Wimborne
December 31, will be succeeded by Andrew Goldspink, who has accepted the position of General Manager with the Perkins marine facility in Wimborne. Goldspink’s new role takes effect December 1, as he joins the company from his current role as Product and Supply Stream Manager for the Caterpillar Advanced Components and Systems Division. Before that he led the Wolverhampton Transmission facility through a successful lean business transformation and business restructuring. Andrew's previous experience also includes international roles in the Global Supply Network Division (Perkins, Caterpillar
Caterpillar May Cut up to 10,000 Jobs
Caterpillar Inc said it could cut up to 10,000 jobs through 2018 as part of its restructuring and cost reduction plans to save up to $1.5 billion annually. The company said on Thursday that it would cut 4,000-5,000 jobs by the end of 2016, most of them in 2015. Caterpillar had 114,233 employees as of Dec. 31, according to Thomson Reuters data. (Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru)
Caterpillar's Curfman Retires
Following a distinguished career in which he built and strengthened Caterpillar’s Global Mining business, Caterpillar announced the retirement of Chris Curfman, vice president with responsibility for the Mining Sales & Support Division. Curfman’s retirement will be effective December 31, 2015. “Chris leaves a lasting, customer-focused legacy at Caterpillar that is unrivaled and likely to be unmatched,” said Ed Rapp, Caterpillar group president with responsibility for Resource Industries. “Chris built incredibly close customer relationships and has been critical to
MacGregor Appoints Li as VP
in the marine industry. He will be a member of the MacGregor Group Executive Team and based in Shanghai. Li brings to the role more than 25 years of international business experience, during which he has held various leadership positions in successful global companies like General Electric and Caterpillar in the Asia Pacific region. He joins MacGregor from Caterpillar, where his last role has been Innovation Director.
Li to Head MacGregor's China business
most important market in the marine industry. He will be a member of the MacGregor Group Executive Team and based in Shanghai. Mr Li has over 25 years of international business experience, during which he has held various leadership positions in successful global companies like General Electric and Caterpillar in the Asia Pacific region. He joins MacGregor from Caterpillar, where his last role has been Innovation Director. "We are very happy to welcome Mr Li to MacGregor. I am convinced that his long and valuable industry experience will contribute to our success in China," says Michel
Caterpillar Plans Training Center for Dubai
Caterpillar announced that it will build a Regional Training Center for the African and Middle East Region (AME) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Center will offer hands-on machines and power systems technical and sales training to Caterpillar's dealers and customers in the AME region. At an investment of more than $7 million, the approximately 1,700 m2 center will employ about 40 people, mostly high-level technical staff who will primarily be recruited from the region. The more than 7,000 technicians at AME Cat dealers have some of the most direct connections with Caterpillar
Caterpillar Rejigs Top Deck
Caterpillar Inc. today announced the following officer changes effective January 1, 2015: * Julie Lagacy will become the company’s Chief Information Officer and vice president with responsibility for the Global Information Services Division; * Mike DeWalt will become vice president with responsibility for the Finance Services Division; and * Doug Hoerr has been appointed as vice president with responsibility for the Strategic Services Division. Julie Lagacy Caterpillar’s Board of Directors has appointed Julie Lagacy, a 26-year veteran of the company and
Vice Presidents Rejig at Caterpillar Inc
Following the previous announcement regarding two group presidents’ retirements and new responsibilities for another group president, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced related changes at the vice president level, including the retirement of Vice President Steve Gosselin. Steve Gosselin Retirement After more than 35 years of outstanding service with the company, Steve Gosselin, 56, vice president with responsibility for the Customer Services Support Division, has elected to retire. Gosselin’s retirement will be effective February 1, 2015. “Much of Steve’s
New Vice Presidents at Caterpillar
Following the previous announcement regarding two group presidents’ retirements and new responsibilities for another group president, Caterpillar Inc. today announced related changes at the vice president level, including the retirement of Vice President Steve Gosselin. Steve Gosselin Retirement After more than 35 years of outstanding service with the company, Steve Gosselin, 56, vice president with responsibility for the Customer Services Support Division, has elected to retire. Gosselin’s retirement will be effective February 1, 2015. “Much of Steve’s career
