Bufab hired Johan Sandberg as global business development director and a new member of executive management. Sandberg will start in January 2019, replacing Urban Bülow, who has relocated to the U.S. to handle Bufab’s expansion in North America.

Sandberg has held executive positions in large industrial companies, including Volvo Powertrain and Volvo Aero. Most recently he was the senior VP in charge of the Tail Lift Division in Cargotec/Hiab. Sandberg has a Master’s degree in business administration from Linköping University in Sweden.

“We are very happy to be able to announce that Johan is joining our team,” stated CEO Jörgen Rosengren. “I am sure that his energy, experience and business acumen will further improve Bufab’s Global Parts Productivity offering.”

Founded in 1977, Sweden-based Bufab supplies industrial fasteners, with operations in 24 countries and 940 employees. Web: Bufab.com