Cox Marine Charts U.S. Growth with Key Appointments
New Regional Director Doug Ross will lead CXO300 diesel outboard engine manufacturer’s expansion in North America with Sales Manager Chuck Gould in support.Cox Marine announced two sales appointments in North America as it builds its regional team to drive business growth. Doug Ross was confirmed as Regional Sales Director, North America, to lead Cox Marine’s sales strategy, overseeing all business channels in the country and working closely with the U.S. distributors to stimulate growth.Based in South Florida, Ross will build and support the strengthened regional sales team, which includes
Cox Marine Adds Four to Its Leadership Team
Marine are as effective as possible as it steps up its manufacturing in the coming months and years.Stalhammar also joined Cox Marine as Chief Engineer last month. Stalhammar has more than 40 years’ experience working on automotive, marine and competition engines. He has joined from another engine manufacturer where he has spent the last ten years engineering diesel engines for marine use.Randall is now in place as Head of Marketing and Communications to drive promotion of the CXO300 engine and coordinate with Cox’s global network of distributors. With more than 14 years of experience in marketing
Franzke Named President of Scania USA
Jorg Franzke has been appointed president of engine manufacturer Scania U.S.A., Inc., effective May 16, 2022. He succeeds Håkan Sterner, who will move back to Sweden after five years at Scania USA. Franzke will be responsible for Scania USA’s operations. He has been working for Scania since 1995, building a wide experience in various positions such as Services, Truck Sales, R&D, Network Development, and Quality Management. Most recently, he has been the Head of Power Solutions at Scania Germany for the last 10 years.Franzke will be moving from Frankfort, Germany and will reside
Roberts Joins BAR Technologies as COO
to joining BAR, Roberts forged a career across a broad range of engineering sub sectors, comprising engines and drivetrains, rail assets and infrastructure, hybrid power systems and aerodynamics.Graduating from Manchester University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering he began his career with engine manufacturer, Perkins. Roberts spent 10 years with the business working in engineering design, performance development, and manufacturing.From Perkins, Roberts then moved to BMW Rover, where as Chief Engineer he led the design and development of the TD5 engine – Land Rover’s last in-house developed
Trade School Gets Donated Marine Engines
able to work on these engines is much more than just nominal. These engines will enable them to expand their knowledge of innovators in the industry in terms of electronic engine components, hybrid systems and alternative fuels.”The Baudouin brand is growing in the U.S. as the French-based engine manufacturer and MSHS Group work closely with customers, manufacturers, shipyards and naval architects in Louisiana. To supply the demand for Baudouin products, MSHS Group is expanding its dealer networks in specific regions to provide local companies with entrance into new and repowering applications
OXE Marine Announces Leadership Change
Development, Sales and Marketing. In addition, the chairman of the board Anders Berg will assume an operational role with the management team. Grönborg will replace Mahendra as CEO in the coming months, with the closer date yet to be agreed.The management shuffle comes as the diesel outboard engine manufacturer moves into its next phase of its development, with third party production facilities in both Poland and the U.S., the company said.Ängelholm-based Grönborg is currently Senior Vice President Operations at Höganäs AB and has been a board member in the company since 2019
Volvo Penta Fosters Next Generation of Technical Talent
, the Championships attract more than 6,000 career and technical education students who compete in hands-on contests in 100 different trade, technical and leadership fields. Contests are run with the help of industry, trade associations and labor organizations. This is the eighth year that engine manufacturer Volvo Penta participated in the event. The company sponsored a marine service technology work station and helped judge the competition. “It’s important for companies like Volvo Penta that hire vocational talent to support programs such as the SkillsUSA National Championsh
New GM at Perkins Marine Facility in Wimborne
Engine manufacturer Perkins hires Andrew Goldspink to succeed retiring general manager Steve Phillips. After 30 years at engine manufacturer Perkins, Steve Phillips has elected to retire from his role as General Manager of the company’s marine facility in Wimborne. Over his years at Perkins, Phillips has held leadership roles in Parts and Service (London), Marine Service Manager for the Asia Pacific region (Singapore), through to his current role as General Manager (Wimborne, UK). Phillips, whose retirement becomes effective December 31, will be succeeded by Andrew Goldspink, who has
