Hitachi Construction Machinery opens new regional headquarters
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas opened a sustainable headquarters in Newnan, Georgia. Since taking the lead for the brand’s construction and mining equipment in the Americas, the company has more than tripled its employee count. Encompassing 88,128 square feet of office space and 27,686 square feet dedicated to conference, ConSite command center and training space, the headquarters was designed to enhance creativity and inspire future growth. In addition to the new regional headquarters facility, Hitachi is also creating operating bases for parts remanufacturing and expansion of the rental business that will also provide customers with additional support and options.
Zoeller names Bill Zoeller as chief executive officer
Zoeller Co. announced that Bill Zoeller will become CEO, effective May 1. Zoeller’s board of directors, with the support of executive search firm Kensington International, selected Zoeller, previously chief operating officer, to lead the company as CEO upon the retirement of John Zoeller, who has served for 22 years.
“As the chief operating officer at Zoeller Company, Bill Zoeller has shepherded the company through several acquisitions, significant growth and the COVID-19 pandemic, cementing the company’s position as a leader in the water solutions industry,” says Christopher Carmicle, chair of the board of Zoeller Co. Prior to this role, Bill Zoeller served as the president of Louisville operations and director of risk management of Zoeller Co. Before joining Zoeller Company in 2011, Zoeller spent more than a decade at LG&E and KU Energy and KPMG.
