Component manufacturers

June 1, 2009
AL-KO has named Tim Kuppler president of both AL-KO Kober Corporation and AL-KO Automotive operations in North America. With 17 years of experience at

AL-KO has named Tim Kuppler president of both AL-KO Kober Corporation and AL-KO Automotive operations in North America. With 17 years of experience at TI Automotive, he spent the past seven years there in regional and global management positions across three business segments. John Juliano, who has been with AL-KO for 25 years, will now focus on growing the business as vice-president of sales and marketing.

Bustin Industrial announces the addition of Sandra Woods to its sales team. She has more than 15 years' experience in sales and sales management with the past several years concentrated on cargo control and truck- and trailer-related products.

Hallco Industries Inc has rehired Russ Halvorsen as general manager after a seven-year hiatus. He had previously held this position for more than 12 years at Hallco. While he is managing day-to-day operations, president Steve Hallstrom can concentrate on strategic planning and long-term development of the company.

Bill Baldassi has joined Raydan Manufacturing Inc as national sales manager, chassis modifications. Most recently, he was with Volvo Trucks Canada and Mack Trucks Canada as leasing manager.

Cummins Westport Inc's board of directors has appointed Roe C East as president. East joins CWI from Cummins, most recently as the director-Power Systems Marketing & Business Development, based in Columbus IN.