Maxitrol Company Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Larry Koskela today announced the promotion of Richard Bargert to vice president of marketing and communications, Maxitrol Company and Mertik Maxitrol GmbH & Co. KG, respectively. 

“It gives me great pleasure to announce that Rick has been promoted to vice president of marketing and communications,” said Koskela. “He was named director of global marketing in 2003, taking over the responsibility for all marketing activities for Maxitrol and Thale, German-based affiliate Mertik Maxitrol.  In his new position, Rick will take on additional responsibilities as an officer of the company.”  Bargert will report directly to Mr. Koskela.

Working with Maxitrol and Mertik Maxitrol’s individual department heads, Bargert will look to communicate closely with current and potential customers through product communications, brand development, electronic communications, and advertising. 

Bargert, 48, joined Maxitrol in April 2000 as marketing coordinator.  Previously, he held the position of marketing coordinator for the heavy-duty business team at SPX Corporation, Warren, MI. 

For more information:

www.maxitrol.com

http://www.mertikmaxitrol.com/