Columbia Steel Announces New Director of Marketing and Sales

PORTLAND, Ore. — November 11, 2020 — Columbia Steel Casting Co., Inc. (Columbia Steel) is pleased to announce the return of long-time employee Mike Moehnke as Sales and Marketing Director. Moehnke returns to the family-owned and operated business that manufactures a wide variety of cast steel replacement wear parts for basic industry in an increased capacity — aiming to extend the company’s reach through new business development and marketing with a focus on customer-care, which has always been Columbia Steel’s top priority.

“I am already feeling welcome as I work towards extending the tribal knowledge about the foundry and all parts of Columbia Steel that I accumulated over the 17 years I worked here,” said Moehnke. “Beyond offering a helping hand to many different departments, I aim to increase the success of both our customers and the company by serving as the communication link between our headquarters in Portland, Ore. and our ten District Managers who are geographically dispersed.”

Moehnke started his Columbia Steel career as Product Engineer, quickly worked his way up to Engineering Manager and then spent his last nine+ years at the company as a District Manager. He then spent seven years as Vice President of Engineering and Sales at VR Steel. In his new role at Columbia Steel he will lead ten District Managers as they service current and potential customers, while also overseeing marketing initiatives.

About Columbia Steel
Columbia Steel is a family-owned and operated business founded in 1901 in Portland, Oregon. The 86-acre facility is home to an on-site product design and engineering department, pattern making capabilities, extensive machine shop, and full-service steel casting foundry. The company currently employs 256 people, including many second and third generation employees.

For further information, contact:
Amy Rosenberg, 503-869-2688
amy@veracityagency.com

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