Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc. announced quality engineer Robert Yates will transition to Spax associate product manager and Tim Hogrefe has joined ABC as quality manager.

Hogrefe will be responsible for quality strategy, executing plans and initiatives to drive a culture of quality.  Hogrefe was operations manager at San and held quality roles at Sanoh and Haulotte. 

“Quality is a critical role for our organization and we’re thrilled to have someone of Tim’s caliber joining us,” manufacturing VP Allyn Luce said.  “Likewise, we appreciate Robert’s contributions to our superior quality processes and we look forward to the difference he will make on the product management team.”

ABC US promoted Josh Martin to national sales manager / lumber channel.  Previously he was regional sales manager for Spax brand in the Midwest.

Jeremiah Windle joined ABC as a southeastern regional sales manager for lumber / building materials.  Windle has held sales positions with Würth Action Bolt & Tool Co., Fastener Solutions and Fastenal.

“The entire management team is excited to see how Josh and his new team will grow the lumber channel for our brands,” said Jim Winn, Spax brand president.  “The Spax brand got its start in the US in the early ‘90s by doing business with smaller distributors and lumber yards. With US-made Spax engineered fasteners positioned for exponential growth this year, we remain focused on our roots and our commitment to this important channel.”

Ohio-based ABC manufactures and distributes Spax brand engineered fasteners for construction; TruFast brand for commercial roofing; and TruFast Walls brand for exterior building envelopes and facades.  The U.S. headquarters is at 2105 County Rd. 12C, Bryan, OH 43506-1823.  Tel: 419 636-6715  Web: Altenloh.us

Founded in 1823, Altenloh, Brinck & Co. Group is located in Ennepetal, Germany.