Putzmeister America, Inc. Welcomes Peter Mendel as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

STURTEVANT, WIS. (July 1, 2015) – Putzmeister America, Inc. (Putzmeister) has announced the addition of Peter Mendel as Putzmeister’s senior vice president and chief operating officer. Mendel will be responsible for Putzmeister’s operational activities, which include Putzmeister America and its subsidiaries Putzmeister Brazil and Putzmeister Mexico.

Mendel joins the team with experience and expertise in operations, engineering, manufacturing and quality in industries located in the United States, Germany and Mexico. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Mendel most recently had operational responsibilities for four facilities in Ohio, Texas and Río Bravo, Mexico. In his current role, he will report to Putzmeister’s president and CEO, Dave Adams.

“With his extensive background in the industry, Peter has acquired high-level knowledge of manufacturing and engineering,” said Adams. “His expertise makes him a valuable asset to Putzmeister and its customers as we continue our commitment to providing unmatched support and service.”

Mendel will be based at Putzmeister America’s headquarters in Sturtevant, Wis. He can be reached at mendelp@putzam.com.