Appointments (September 01, 2009)

Eastern Catalytic has named Michael Dougherty as its national sales manager. The announcement was made by George Schafer, president of Eastern Manufacturing.

Beck/Arnley announces Paul Farwick has joined the company as its new vice-president of sales. In this position, Farwick leads sales growth across all channels of distribution in Canada, the U. S., and export markets. In addition to its traditional aftermarket customer base, Farwick is responsible for sales to Beck/ Arnley’s OE customers, as well as sales to other manufacturers.

Toyota has announced the appointment of Kazue Sasaki to president of Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc., the U. S. manufacturing plant for Toyota lift trucks sold in Canada, effective immediately. In addition, he is now president of Toyota Industries North America, Inc., a holding company, and a director of the Toyota Material Handling, U. S. A., Inc. board of directors.

NGK Spark Plugs Canada Limited announced the promotion of Tom Yamaguchi to president effective July 1, 2009. Mr. Yamaguchi previously served as vice-president and is a 14-year veteran of NGK Spark Plugs Co., Ltd. He also served as assistant to the president in the NGK U. S. A. office from 2006 until his transfer to Canada in 2007.