Curt Wagner Named Director of Marketing for Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems


HEBRON, Ohio - Curt Wagner assumed duties as director of marketing for Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems.

Wagner brings a strong background in truck suspension systems and an extensive knowledge of Hendrickson products, reported Mike Gottschalk, general manager of Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems, in making the announcement.

Included in Wagner's responsibilities for the marketing function are direction for research and analysis of market trends, product gap and direction analysis, industry trends and customer dialogue.

Wagner transitioned into his new role from the post of account manager representing all Hendrickson divisions to Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks Inc. - a position he held since 1999.

A 14-year veteran of Hendrickson, Wagner first joined the company as plant manager of the Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems Lebanon, Ind., plant and moved to trailer division headquarters in Canton, Ohio, as a marketing manager in 1997.

Prior to Hendrickson, Wagner worked for Westinghouse Electric in a series of engineering and operations roles.

Wagner earned a master of business administration degree from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga., and holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa.

Hendrickson, a Boler company, is one of the largest global suppliers of truck and tractor suspensions, trailer suspensions, truck and trailer lift axles, bumpers and trim components and springs to the commercial transportation industry. Hendrickson, based in Itasca, Ill., continues to meet the needs of the transportation industry after more than 90 years. Visit the Hendrickson Web site at www.hendrickson-intl.com.

Wagner, his wife Diane and his sons John Allen and Connor are relocating to Columbus, Ohio, area.

For more information contact:
Ralph E. Norton
Hendrickson
(330) 489-0473

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