KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens Celebrates Record Sales Year, Honors Award Winners
Yankton, S.D. –Â KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens celebrated a record year and honored nine employees for excellence at its annual sales meeting, held in February in Yankton, S.D.
2013 marked an all-time sales record since the company’s inception in 1928, according to Mike Johnson, vice president of sales and marketing. KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens is a premier worldwide manufacturer for the aggregate, recycling and construction industries.
“Our record performance in 2014 is attributable to the execution of our strategic initiatives and our strong business alliance with our distributors,” Johnson said. “Our commitment to customer service and a mentality of “there is no finish line” creates strong synergies, and we continue to challenge ourselves to improve.”
In addition to celebrating this major milestone, the company also recognized outstanding employees in sales and support.
Four sales awards were presented to the regional sales managers who displayed a positive attitude while achieving a high sales volume, successfully executing the territory sales plan, and significantly developing the marketplace.
Regional Sales Manager Tony Caldwell was recognized with the company’s top award for overall sales excellence in all KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens products. Regional sales managers Terry Cummings, Bill Royce, and John McGimpsey were also honored for sales excellence.
Nick Hahn, an applications specialist for cone crushing and horizontal screening, was recognized for top overall customer service for providing the most factory support to the field sales team on products and services across all regions. Other employees honored for customer service excellence include Field Service Technician Jim Engle, Parts Manager Ryan Newman, Project Application Specialist Chad Renken, and Sales Coordinator Anna Garza.
“Our award recipients recognize superior sales achievement and sales support to our dealers and customers,” Johnson said. “Many of these individuals have been honored previously. The team approach to continued success is something we stress with all of our associates. We congratulate all who were recognized.”
For more information about KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens, visit www.kpijci.com.
About KPI-JCI Astec Mobile Screens
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens (NASDAQ: ASTE) is a worldwide leader in manufacturing equipment for the aggregate, construction, paving and recycling industries. As an innovative, high integrity manufacturer, KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens develops quality, state-of-the-art products and has the ability to engineer custom products because of a highly qualified engineering staff. 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
michellecwach@kpijci.com
605-668-2606
