HAWE Hydraulics, Charlotte, N.C., announced that Chadwick Tuttle has been selected as the new General Manager and CEO for the North American operations of HAWE Hydraulik SE, Munich. A news release form HAWE Hydraulics mentioned that Tuttle's selection "is a clear demonstration of our confidence in his skills and reflects our belief that we are on track to become the global leader in fluid power."
Tuttle brings extensive experience in international fluid handling. Prior to HAWE, Tuttle held high responsibility positions in ITT Goulds Pumps and Clyde Union Pumps. The news release also expalined, "His particular skills set will be most beneficial for the overall vision of the company, and we are enthusiastic to have Chad join our team!"
HAWE Hydraulik entered the North Americal martket in 1997 through its North American subsidiary HAWE Hydraulics. Today, the partnership brings more than 60 years of German engineering and experience to North American mobile and industrial markets. HAWE provides integrated services that include design, manufacture, set-up, a distributor network, and local inventory. Based in Charlotte, HAWE has divisions in Portland, Oreg. and Houston. HAWE Hydraulik is an ISO 9001:2001 certified international supplier with a strong focus on supporting rapidly developing niche markets.