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McFadyen tapped to lead Fairbanks Morse’s aftermarket business

Fairbanks Morse, Beloit, Wis., has named James (Jay) McFadyen as vice president and general manager of Aftermarket.

James McFadyen. Fairbanks Morse photo

“Jay’s experience leading global businesses through organizational and operational transformations will be a tremendous asset to Fairbanks Morse as we expand aftermarket services domestically and internationally,” George Whittier, CEO of Fairbanks Morse, said in a prepared statement. “He has a history of consistently delivering profit growth...

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Mitsubishi names Laborde Products East Coast distributor

Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America (MTEA) president Nobuhiro Sawaki recently announced the selection of Laborde Products Inc. as the new distributor for the East Coast.

Laborde Products has represented Mitsubishi since 1998 as the Gulf Coast and Inland Waterway distributor for Mitsubishi Heavy Duty Marine Engines. Today, Laborde is headed up by Brian Laborde, the son of its founder Tracy Laborde.

“We welcome the challenge to expand the Mitsubishi Marine business along the East Coast and...

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Richard Hunt named president of Fincantieri Marinette Marine

The board of directors of Fincantieri Marinette Marine Corp. named retired Navy 3-star admiral Richard W. Hunt as the president of the shipyard at its annual board meeting last week.

“This move is indicative of Fincantieri’s commitment to growth in the U.S. government business sector, as we solidify our position as a major shipbuilder in the defense industrial base,” Dario Deste, CEO, Fincantieri Marine Group, said in a statement announcing the promotion. Deste said that Hunt will focus on...

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