Engines, Inc. Names Hughes Managing Director
engines, inc., a Jonesboro, Ark. based distributor of diesel engines and generator sets, has hired David Hughes as its new managing director. Hughes is an industry veteran with expertise in marine diesel product management, having most recently served as sales manager for marine products at Scania USA. He has also held leadership positions at distributors such as Superior Diesel and Hamilton Power Solutions."I'm excited for the opportunity to join the team at engines, inc. They've been a successful and well-respected engine distributor and supplier to the marine market since 1979
Chevron Names Yavuz GM for its Global Marine Lubricants
Chevron announced it has appointed Ayten Yavuz as the new General Manager, Global Marine Lubricants.Yavuz joined Chevron in 1991 and has held notable positions over three decades at the company. Most recently, Yavuz was the Regional Manager of Chevron Marine Products for North West Europe and the Americas.In her new role, Yavuz will be responsible for charting the course toward profitable growth, innovation and development within the marine business sector, Chevron said. She will also lead efforts aimed at bolstering Chevron's commitment to participate in the marine industry's lower carbon
Pruzek Named Executive VP at RECONCRAFT
Pruzek as executive vice president, effective January 1.Pruzek brings to the role two decades of leadership and operations in the specialized marine manufacturing industry. He most recently served as the vice president of sales and business development at Vigor for two years and as vice president of marine products at Oregon Iron Works for 17 years, both in the Portland, Ore. area. He led the successful capture and execution of multiple high-profile programs including SOCOM’s Combatant Craft Heavy (CC-H), Combatant Craft Medium (CC-M) and numerous other craft.“Josh is highly respected in the
Craigmile Joins Teledyne Marine Sales Team
Teledyne Marine announced that Pete Craigmile has joined the organization in the role of Technical Sales Manager for OEM accounts in the Americas. He will serve as the primary sales contact and technical liaison for customers in the US and Canada that integrate Teledyne Marine’s technology into their own products.Craigmile is a graduate of James Madison University, and has spent the majority of his career at Hilti Inc., where he served in a number of advancing roles spanning product management, sales, business development and strategic planning.Matt Burdyny, Vice President Strategy & Business
AIRMAR Hires Vlad as Marine Product Line Manager
Ultrasonic sonar and Chirp technology company AIRMAR Technology Corporation has hired Brian Vlad as Marine Product Line Manager. Vlad will focus on the direction and evolution of Airmar’s line of marine products, and joins with over 20 years of marine electronics experience, primarily in product development and line management.Vlad comes to Airmar following a lengthy career at Raymarine where he managed over 30 product introductions. In the role of Airmar’s Marine PLM, Vlad will help structure and focus Airmar’s product roadmap through market analysis and VOC feedback from both the
ZF Promotes Orvieto
by a period as a naval architect at a large American boat builder. Upon his return to ZF, Orvieto took a position as naval architect, eventually rising to the position of Business Unit Manager for the Propeller product line.Orvieto then moved on to manage the company’s engineering for marine products in North America. His responsibilities were expanded further to include regional engineering support ZF’s Special Driveline Technology business unit when it was merged with the marine business in 2017.Orvieto’s latest move will see him in a dual role, continuing to oversee engineering
RMK Merrill-Stevens introduces electronics division.
and control systems, IT and networking systems, lighting systems, and PLC and vessel monitoring systems.“We continue to expand services and marine equipment sales,” said Aaron Leatherwood, president of RMK Merrill-Stevens. “Presently the group represents the entire line-up of Quick Marine products including gyrostabilizer sales service and installation,” he said adding, UWL, Nautic Alert, Kymeta and other products for vessel upgrades and refits are part of the yard’s line up.The shipyard has partnered with Boening for automation and controls and is now a Volvo Penta sales
WSS: Digital Solution Focus @ Norshipping
and out. Developed in conjunction with Austrian technology company Imagination Computer Serv. GesmbH, using their AR software ‘MagicLens’, visitors will download a reader app to their phones and scan a printed image to unlock the AR system. Kjell Andre Engen, Executive VP, Marine Products, WSS believes AR has the capacity to be much more than just a marketing tool for exhibitions. He says, “AR helps us illustrate what really makes our maritime specific solutions portfolio tick and we believe it will change how and why customers make their purchasing decisions."
Shell to Continue Philippine Mariner Training
seafarers to tackle the technical challenges we see in today’s maritime sector." Shell Marine will also provide its Rapid Lubrication Analysis (RLA) Onboard Plus Test Kit (Cold Corrosion Test Kit) to UC METC. UC METC will use Shell Marine materials and products when lecturing on marine products and during the Shell Marine Technical Seminar, and input knowledge and information related to Pilipinas Shell and Shell Marine during the workshops or seminars
Eastwood to Lead Shakespeare Marine
oversees the continued development of connectivity technology advancements such as Wi-Fi extenders and cellular amplifiers, aimed at keeping recreational and commercial mariners connected. Eastwood comes to Shakespeare with over three decades of experience in marine electronics. He was the marine products sales manager at McMurdo Group, and held similar roles at OceanLED and Navionics.
Landau UK Hires Business Operations Director
environment and associated operating procedures, working alongside board members monitoring operational performance. He brings with him more than 12 years’ experience developing relationships in the marine industry having worked at Cosalt, Crewsaver and latterly Trimline on the supply of both marine products and medium to large scale refurbishment projects on a global basis
Cummins Marine Organization Launched
access to a single, global team of experts who are focused on enabling their success by addressing all of their propulsion, power and integration needs." Cummins has more than 90 years of experience in marine markets, and the new organization combines Cummins expertise in a full range of marine products and vessel integration. Cummins' product range includes propulsion and auxiliary engines from 5.9 liters to 95 liters, Cummins Onan and Cummins Marine generator sets from 5 kW to 1,250 kW, propulsion systems, control systems, new and ReCon parts and ReCon engines from 3.9 liters to 19 liters
IMTRA Announces New Hires
IMTRA, a manufacturer and importer of quality marine products, announced today several new additions to its engineering, sales and marketing support teams: Dwight Escalera, Nate Cabral, Scott Glanvill and Jordan Watters. Providing technical support for IMTRA’s products both in-house and in the field, Dwight Escalera has taken on the new role of Systems Engineer. A mechanical engineer with 25 years of experience in the marine industry, Escalera specializes in systems and composite structures, with expertise in computer controls and hydraulics. Escalera is an accredited marine surveyor
Campbell Joins AdvanTec in Marketing Role
Coast Marine and Freeman Marine Equipment brands – has appointed Matthew Campbell to the position of Vice President, Marketing & Product Management. The role gives Campbell responsibility for marketing, as well as the development and growth of all brands within the company’s marine products portfolio. He brings more than 20 years of experience from companies within the transportation sector including marine. AdvanTec said it is investing in technologies, processes and people in anticipation of growth from new product launches and expansion of business development activities
Campbell Joins AdvanTec as V.P.
Matthew Campbell assumes the position of Vice President, Marketing & Product Management of AdvanTec Global Innovations. He assumes responsibility for marketing, and the development and growth of all brands within the marine products portfolio. He brings over 20 years of experience from a variety of high tech and manufacturing companies within the transportation sector including marine. “We are thrilled to have Matthew join our organization and to have him lead our marketing and product management teams with a focus on evolutionary collaboration.” said Paul Hill, CEO, AdvanTec Global
