The Shearer Group Promotes Two
Naval architecture and marine engineering firm The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) announced it has promoted two members of its team.The Houston-headquartered designer of inland towboats, ferries, workboats, marine construction equipment and barges said on Friday it has promoted Joshua S. Sebastian, P.E. to the position of vice president – operations and Harrison C. Brann, P.E. to engineering manager.Sebastian, a 13-year veteran of the firm, has served as TSGI's engineering manager for eight years. A registered professional engineer in Connecticut, Texas and Washington, he will be responsible for
David Roodenburg Takes Over as Huisman CEO
Huisman, just as my father handed over the company to me,” said Joop, who will remain with the company in an advisory role. “I am confident that David, together with the company’s management team, will lead the company forward and that the company will remain the leader in heavy construction equipment.”Jaap Korf, Supervisory Board Huisman, said, “The Supervisory Board highly appreciates the way in which Joop Roodenburg has led Huisman to the technical world player it is today. It is a privilege that the next generation Roodenburg also wants to dedicate its talents to Huisman
TWG Names Mirdha President
, effective January 6, 2020. He will report to Dover's President and Chief Executive Officer, Richard J. Tobin. Arjun will focus on expanding TWG's broad portfolio of market-leading products globally.Arjun has over 24 years of global commercial and P&L leadership experience in construction equipment and industrial markets. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) degree from Shriram College of Commerce, New Delhi, India, an MBA (Distinction) from Cardiff Business School in the UK, as well as being a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (CPA equivalent), UK
Bibby Marine Appoints Samuels as CEO
HydroMap which provides leading subsea mapping and data analysis services.Bibby Marine Ltd is a subsidiary of Bibby Line Group – a diverse, $1 billion global business, operating in 16 countries, employing 4,000 people in sectors including retail, financial services, distribution, marine and construction equipment hire
YANMAR, ABYC Partner in Technician Training
course with ABYC’s guidance and certification materials, making ABYC Certification more accessible than ever for rising marine technicians.YANMAR Academy brings a systematic approach to training with a variety of course offerings for YANMAR product lines, including agriculture equipment, construction equipment, utility task vehicles, industrial diesel engines, energy systems and marine diesel engines. All courses are led by staff experts and conducted in state-of -the -art, product -specific training labs designed with student computers, 60-inch computer displays, advanced audio systems for student
Corvus Energy Names Bjørkeli CEO
Corvus Energy has appointed Geir Bjørkeli as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Bjørkeli was previously Director of Norway for the Dutch company Huisman, and established the company’s Norwegian presence for offshore construction equipment solutions. Bjørkeli will remain based in Bergen, Norway. Prior to joining Huisman, Bjørkeli was a design engineer with the ship designer and shipbuilder Ulstein. He held several positions with Rolls-Royce, including VP Sales for North East Asia and Managing Director of Rolls-Royce Marine Japan, during which time he was
Caterpillar CEO to Retire, Successor a Company Veteran
said in August it was considering options, including a sale, for a portion of its underground mining equipment business. One challenge Umpleby faces is a glut of used mining machines available for rent or lease that has hit Caterpillar's new mining equipment sales. Additionally, construction equipment sales have suffered as weak crude prices sapped building demand in oil-rich countries. When Oberhelman retires as the board executive chairman, board member Dave Calhoun will become non-executive chairman, Caterpillar said. Umpleby will also join the board. (Reporting
Liebherr USA Names Cabiedes-Uranga Marketing GM
with expertise in implementing integrated marketing communication strategies. She has also managed public relations and led large-scale projects and events including Liebherr's participation at Conexpo Con/Agg. In her most recent position as Marketing and Communications Manager for Liebherr Construction Equipment, Co., she played a significant role in the development of strategic marketing initiatives and programs for its rapidly expanding distribution network in the U.S. Cabiedes-Uranga joined Liebherr in 2005 and has taken on increasing responsibilities in a number of positions within the
Meijer Steps Down as Huisman CEO
management structure accordingly, if required. Joop Roodenburg will remain involved in the day-to-day management of the company and continue in his role as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Huisman is a globally operating company with extensive experience in the design and manufacturing of heavy construction equipment for on- and offshore companies. The equipment, either being stand-alone to highly engineered and integrated systems is designed and manufactured under own management, from concept to installation and service. The operations are divided between the offices in The Netherlands, Australia, Brazil
Oerlikon Opens Third Drive Systems Plant in India
new innovative solutions for the domestic as well as international markets.” Oerlikon’s Drive Systems Segment has shown growth in India over the last decade and a half. Today it serves domestic as well as export markets, covering not only the Agricultural market, but also Construction Equipment, Commercial and Utility vehicles as well as industrial applications. The new plant is spread across 35 acres, and will employ more than 1,000 people when in full production. Vivek Prakash, Business Unit Head, India at Oerlikon’s Drive Systems Segment, said, “More
Hyundai Merges Offshore and Plant Divisions
through the bulk purchase of components and materials and raise efficiency in production, the shipbuilder said. At present, Hyundai Heavy Industries is divided into seven business units engaged in shipbuilding, marine business, plant construction, electric and electronic system business, construction equipment, engines and machinery, and green energy. As of the end of September last year, 3,631 and 1,423 employees were working for the marine and plant business units respectively. The company’s plan is to consolidate the plant division, which has recorded losses for years, with
Vice Presidents Rejig at Caterpillar Inc
within Caterpillar Customer and Dealer Support. Gosselin graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in finance and also completed the Northwestern University Kellogg Advanced Executive Program. He is a director on the Association of Equipment Manufacturers CE (Construction Equipment) Sector Board, chairs the Advisory Board of Eastern Illinois University's School of Business and serves on the Board of Directors for the Heart of Illinois United Way. George Taylor Appointed as Vice President Caterpillar’s Board of Directors has appointed George Taylor, 53, currently
New Vice Presidents at Caterpillar
within Caterpillar Customer and Dealer Support. Gosselin graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in finance and also completed the Northwestern University Kellogg Advanced Executive Program. He is a director on the Association of Equipment Manufacturers CE (Construction Equipment) Sector Board, chairs the Advisory Board of Eastern Illinois University's School of Business and serves on the Board of Directors for the Heart of Illinois United Way. George Taylor Appointed as Vice President Caterpillar’s Board of Directors has appointed George Taylor, 53, currently
Titanic & the Launch of a Landmark Safety Agreement
100+ years later, SOLAS still steering international maritime cooperation When the RMS Titanic made its debut in 1912, the ship epitomized everything new and advanced about shipbuilding and construction. It was the largest ship of its day, a steel-jacketed vessel that featured cutting-edge safety measures such as 16 watertight compartments, 15 bulkheads and 11 remotely activated watertight doors. The ship had her own waterworks, an electrical power plant more powerful than the then typical city power plant, and two wireless telegraphs. It was a sight to behold and a technological marvel,
China's "Ordinary" Billionaire Behind Nicaragua Canal Plan
had already agreed to invest in the project, he added. "We have not only signed memorandum-of-understanding, we are working on final preparations for executable, irrevocable contracts," he said. On April 23, Xugong Group Construction Machinery Co. , one of China's biggest construction equipment manufacturers, announced it had reached a framework agreement to take a 1.5 to 3 percent stake in Wang's development company. No dollar amount was attached to the investment, which also would make Xugong the sole supplier of engineering equipment to the canal project. More announcements
