Wärtsilä acquires Transas
, ship traffic control, as well as monitoring, and decision-support tools. Transas leverages the latest advances in machine learning to create a unified cloud-based platform for managing operations across the entire marine ecosystem. The company has 22 regional offices worldwide and a distribution network that spans 120 countries. Its workforce of approximately 1000 employees includes a large and competent team of engineers who, together with Wärtsilä’s team, will accelerate the development of smart digital products. “It is incredibly exciting to have this
NYC Jobs Plan Aims to Bolster Freight Network
centers across the City to support its mulitmodal freight network, thereby improving distribution efficiencies and adding thousands of jobs in the process. In addition to the more near-term investments in the SBMT and other City assets, a strategic review of the region’s distribution network will focus on long-term freight needs, providing a plan for investments in new facilities and technologies that will enable the City to more efficiently and sustainably meet its future freight needs
Liebherr USA Names Cabiedes-Uranga Marketing GM
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 construction division and is well positioned to take on this newly created position at Liebherr USA, Co. She has also served on a variety of committees
Straightpoint Names New Project Engineer
explained that his role will involve prototyping, testing and documenting new product ranges as well as writing user manuals and detailed technical information. He will also share knowledge with the sales departments prior to putting equipment to market through the manufacturer’s global distribution network.
Ocean Signal Appoints US Sales Manager
;s expansion in the country. With a background in the marine electronics and fishing industries, maritime sales manager Joe Bauschka is handling increased demand for Ocean Signal’s rescueME and SafeSea ranges of recreational and commercial communication and safety products, and a growing distribution network in the U.S. Bauschka previously worked as regional manager for Navico Inc for 17 years, before moving on to key sales roles at Pure Fishing and Simrad Fisheries. Bauschka will specifically focus on Ocean Signal’s compact rescueME range of safety products, including the new DAME-nominate
Camcon Names Amara Business Development Manager
(MENA) region. Based in Dubai, Abdel will report to the Camcon CEO. He will be responsible for leading the development and sales of Camcon’s groundbreaking Digital Intelligent Artificial Lift (DIAL) solutions portfolio to oil operators in the region and for building and managing a distribution network. Abdel joins Camcon with over 11 years’ experience in the oil, gas and manufacturing industries. He has spent the last year as Head of Business Development & Engineering Services at World Petroleum Partnership, preceded by senior roles for PCM and Piolax. Abdel has a Masters
Dijhuizen Named Petersen's Business Development Manager
commercial rigging industries. “We are very pleased to welcome Aries,” commented Kevin Bell, CEO of Petersen Stainless Rigging Ltd “The breadth and depth of Aries' experience will be an invaluable asset to the company as we continue to expand and develop our product range and distribution network to meet global needs. The past twelve months has seen very good growth in our business and this appointment will ensure we can keep that momentum going while continuing to provide the excellent technical service we are famed for.” Before joining Petersen, Aries served as Commercial
