IRVING, Texas (April 15, 2025) — After eight years as CEO and nearly 45 years of service, Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO D. James Umpleby III will become executive chairman of the board effective May 1. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Joseph E. Creed, a 28-year Caterpillar veteran, will succeed him as CEO and join the board of directors May 1.
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (April 14, 2025) — Effective April 14, 2025, Anna Christine Sgro has been appointed president of Yanmar Compact Equipment's North American region. In her new role, Sgro will focus on enhancing organizational integration, improving financial performance and driving customer success through innovative product and service development. Together with her team, she aims to establish Yanmar CE as a leader in the compact equipment industry in North America.
MCCONNELLSBURG, Pa. (April 8, 2025) — JLG Industries Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business and global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, announced the launch of its newly redesigned corporate website, jlg.com. With a customer-centric approach, the website offers a streamlined, user-friendly platform for customers and partners alike.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (April 8, 2025) — The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announced that Bobbitt Construction Inc., headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the first metal building assembler based in North Carolina to obtain the prestigious AC478 accreditation administered by the International Accreditation Service (IAS).
HOUSTON (March 27, 2025) — Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, a global manufacturer and provider of material handling, automation and fleet solutions, announced the appointment of Berry Mansfield as its new president, effective April 1.