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Claude accepts new Astec post

Steve Claude has accepted the newly-created position of senior vice president, sales and marketing at Astec, an Astec Industries company.He joined Astec in 2007 as vice president, international sales. Prior to that, he spent 15 years in the international group at Maytag where he cultivated a successful record in international sales, marketing, business development and other international operations.
May 3, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Steve Claude
Steve Claude has accepted the newly-created position of senior vice president, sales and marketing at 1250 Astec, an Astec Industries company. He joined Astec in 2007 as vice president, international sales. Prior to that, he spent 15 years in the international group at Maytag where he cultivated a successful record in international sales, marketing, business development and other international operations."The results of Astec international sales under his leadership have been measurably good over the last four years," says Astec president Ben Brock.In his new post, Steve Claude's responsibilities will encompass North American sales, international sales, parts sales, concrete equipment sales, advertising, inside sales and international logistics.

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