Manitou Forklifts, Americas join forces
Manitou Americas Inc. has joined with Manitou Forklifts Canada, combining sales, service and marketing support teams.
Werts Welding opens Montana branch
Werts Welding & Tank Service Inc., supplier of tank trailer parts, opened a branch in Billings, Mont. The facility will supply parts for the dry bulk, petroleum and liquid hauling industry.
D & W Diesel opens New Jersey facility
D & W Diesel Inc., headquartered in Auburn, N.Y., opened a location in Cinnaminson, N.J. Jerry Cignarella is the branch manager. Jake Humphrey and Craig Marturano joined the company as sales representatives for the Philadelphia area. D & W distributes and remanufactures engine components and tank truck equipment.
PolyJohn Manager named to music hall of fame
David Wall, western area business manager for PolyJohn Enterprises, was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. Wall was a vocalist and guitarist for Sequel in the 1970s and 1980s and was an opening act for such groups as KISS, Journey, Sammy Hagar, Bryan Adams, Kenny Loggins, Night Ranger and Loverboy.
Fruitland’s Peter Cioruch passes away
Peter “Pete’’ Cioruch, a long-time employee of Fruitland Tool & Mfg., passed away Feb. 14. He was 59. Cioruch started working for the Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada, vacuum pump and accessories manufacturer in 1996. Cioruch developed his industry knowledge on the manufacturing floor, and became a respected sales leader, the company said in a statement. In addition to his career, Cioruch was an athlete and craftsman. He enjoyed snowboarding, windsurfing, motorcycle racing, mountain biking, and building custom motorcycles and go-carts.
