Olson Joins Kysor Westran as Director of Sales and Marketing

27 October 1998

Olson Joins Kysor Westran as Director of Sales and Marketing

    BYRON, Ill.--Oct. 26, 1998--Kysor Westran, a division of Schwitzer Group, announces the appointment of Gene Olson as Director of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Olson will direct all sales and marketing activities for the division's products, including trailer supports and HVAC units.
    Olson has earned a reputation for bringing quiet companies and products into the national spotlight. He has worked in all facets of business operations, with an emphasis on new product development and market introductions.
    Prior to joining Kysor Westran, Olson was a principal with an independent consulting firm, which provided improvement programs to manufacturing and sales/distribution companies in a wide variety of industries. His extensive background includes positions with Bergstrom Manufacturing Company, UniRoyal and Navistar.
    Kysor Westran, a division of Schwitzer Group, manufactures and markets HVAC systems for commercial, industrial, agricultural and construction equipment applications. The division also produces landing gear for the trailer and chassis industry.
    Schwitzer Group, a part of Kuhlman Corporation , is a leading manufacturer of engine and vehicular products for on- and off-highway, marine equipment and other industrial applications. Schwitzer Group can be reached by phone at 317/328-3100 or online at www.schwitzergroup.com.