Volvo Exec Leaving Truck Division; Company Launching European Truck in September

Ron Huibers, Volvo Trucks’ president of sales and marketing in North America, is leaving the truck-making unit to become president of Volvo Penta Americas, which makes boat engines.

A replacement for Huibers at Volvo Trucks is expected to be named during the fall, a company spokesman said. Huibers became president of sales and marketing on Jan. 1.

Separately, Volvo said it will launch new versions of its Volvo FH and Volvo FH16 heavy-duty trucks in Europe on Sept. 5. The truck will use a new independent front suspension system.

Volvo Trucks spokesman Brandon Borgna said the new suspension system will not be available on trucks sold in North America.

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Wakefield Canada names new v.p., sales for commercial division

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wakefield Canada has named Randy Klein its vice-president sales, commercial division.

In his new role, Klein will head Wakefield's commercial division, with a strategic focus on the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and commercial lubricants segments.

Wakefield announced in a release that the commercial sector continues to be an important strategic focus area for the company.

Before joining Wakefield, Klein served as vice-president and general manager of The Elexco Group (supplier of land services to the North American energy industry).

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