Schweitzer Named New Marketing Manager for KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens


Yankton, S.D. –  KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens is pleased to announce that Melinda Schweitzer will take on the role of Marketing Manager, effective June 10.



KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens is a premier worldwide manufacturer of heavy equipment for the aggregate and recycle markets.



Schweitzer, who has had 12 years of successful experience in the marketing field, most recently worked at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, S.D., as a Physician Recruitment Director. Prior to that, she worked as Marketing Manager at Poet Nutrition in Sioux Falls, S.D. Schweitzer will take the reins from Lisa Carson, who will continue to work with the company in a consultant capacity and pursue other entrepreneurial opportunities. 



“Melinda’s accomplishments and experience will certainly benefit the development of our domestic and global markets strategically,” said Mike Johnson, vice president of sales and marketing. “Her strong leadership skills are built on a commitment to grow our companies and align our product development and marketing efforts.”



“I am excited to work with a group of talented professionals in the promotion of KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens products, and in addition increase market awareness and expand market presence,” Schweitzer said.



Melinda Schweitzer can be contacted at melindaschweitzer@kpijci.com or 605-668-2524. For more information about KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens, please visit www.kpijci.com.

 

About KPI-JCI Astec Mobile Screens

KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens, Astec companies (NASDAQ: ASTE), is a world-wide leader in manufacturing equipment for the aggregate, construction, paving and recycling industries. As an innovative, high integrity manufacturer, KPI-JCI develops quality, state-of-the-art products and has the ability to engineer custom products because of a highly qualified engineering staff. KPI and JCI joined together in 1998 with the purchase of JCI by Astec Industries. KPI and JCI joined together in 2006 in a marketing effort under the KPI-JCI logo. Astec Mobile Screens and KPI-JCI joined sales and marketing efforts in the spring of 2008. KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens proudly manufacture its products in Yankton, South Dakota, Eugene, Oregon and Sterling, Illinois. For more information, call (605) 668-2524 or visit the web site at www.kpijci.com.



For more information, contact:

Michelle Cwach

Media Relations Manager

KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens

700 West 21st Street


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