NFPA Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

Nov. 15, 2010 - PRLog -- National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has named two new members to the NFPA board of directors -- Marc A. Weston, executive vice president & chief marketing officer, Sauer-Danfoss Inc., and Phil McCluskey, implement and steering systems global product director, Caterpillar Inc.

Marc Weston holds global responsibility for sales, marketing, quality, and technology functions at Sauer-Danfoss, a worldwide leader in hydraulic and electronic systems for use in mobile equipment.  Prior to joining the company, Weston worked 18 years at The Timken Company, a manufacturer of bearings and steel.  

Phil McCluskey provides leadership for Caterpillar's worldwide Hydraulic business including technical strategy, design, sourcing, quality, profitability, and asset management.  His team is responsible for providing valves, pumps, motors, cylinders, tanks, and systems differentiation to the entire Cat Product line.  Prior to this, McCluskey was the product portfolio director of Caterpillar Brasil Ltda. (CBL) and manager of advanced materials at Caterpillar.

Both individuals were named to interim positions on the NFPA board of directors, and will stand for election to full terms at the 2011 NFPA Annual Conference, February 16-19, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, FL.

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