Swanson Industries Appoints David Brightbill Chief Executive Officer
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Swanson Industries has appointed David Brightbill as chief executive officer. Brightbill is an accomplished business leader who has been engaged in the global mining and metals industry through his entire 35-year career.
“We are excited to have David spearhead the next chapter at Swanson,” said Abel Osorio, chairman of the board and a partner at Turnspire Capital Partners, which owns the company.
“He brings a wealth of experience in the global mining industry with strong relationships and deep knowledge of operations. David has an impressive track record of driving operational improvement and growth, and we look forward to him executing Swanson’s strategic vision,” added Osorio.
David Brightbill spent more than 20 years at Nalco, where he most recently led the global mining operations to a consistent record of improved operating results through acquisitions and organic growth. Under his leadership, Nalco’s mining operations further penetrated the global markets with expansion in Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Prior to his time at Nalco, Brightbill worked as an engineer for IBM and numerous major mining companies in positions of increasing responsibility.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to lead Swanson, which has a history of industry leadership and quality. I look forward to working with the team to capitalize on Swanson’s many opportunities to share its valuable capabilities with its customers and penetrate new markets,” said David Brightbill.
Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia, Swanson Industries is a market-leading provider of manufacturing, remanufacturing, repair, maintenance, services, and distribution of mission-critical mining equipment, hydraulic cylinders, and related industrial equipment across the U.S. Swanson operates with 16 facilities and has a reputation for delivering the highest-quality products and unparalleled technical expertise, enhancing the long-term safety and efficiency of its customers’ operations. Swanson owns a controlling stake in Tiefenbach North America, a provider of highly engineered hydraulic controls and hose assemblies tailored for mining, energy, and industrial applications. Swanson employs 300+ individuals.
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