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IronCraft, LLC, formerly branded Titan Implement, has added industry veteran Ryan Rochel as a product manager. He joins IronCraft after serving in various engineering and new product development roles at Caterpillar, and most recently as vice president of new product development for Continental Disc in Liberty, MO. Rochel holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University and an MBA from Aurora University, as well as six patents. At IronCraft, he is responsible for all phases of product lifecycle management including ideation for new products, design and development, manufacturing, customer and dealer support, and more.
IronCraft CEO Pat Kozlowski said, “We’re thrilled to have Ryan join the management team leading product lifecycle management. New Product Development is a vital part of our growth strategy and Ryan has clearly demonstrated his capabilities here. In addition to seeing the need within the marketplace and bringing new product ideas to fruition, he knows how to work with dealers and customers to ensure success in the field for both new and existing product lines.”
“These are exciting times at IronCraft, and I’m excited to be a part of it,” Rochel said. “We have a legacy of product innovation, and it is an honor to lead that charge. We’ll continue to forge ahead with products that make life easier for our dealers and the customers that they serve.”
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