Hess Usa President To Launch Independent Consultancy

J. Kevin Duggan will depart Pittsburgh-based concrete masonry machinery specialist Hess USA at the end of October to head JKD Ventures LLC where, he notes, “I will continue to recommend Hess technology as the best solution for producers

Source: Hess Group, Burbach-Wahlbach, Germany

J. Kevin Duggan will depart Pittsburgh-based concrete masonry machinery specialist Hess USA at the end of October to head JKD Ventures LLC where, he notes, I will continue to recommend Hess technology as the best solution for producers interested in making meaningful improvements in the performance of product quality, output, and costs.

Hess Group CEO Walter Hess credits Duggan with five years of significant contributions to the value recognition of our equipment and related services, and his efforts raising the brand’s technological performance and operational benefits throughout the North American market. The transition will see Tobias Hess assume executive responsibility for new Hess equipment sales in North America, while Gudren Hess continues overseeing Hess Machinery Ltd. mold sales, parts sales, and service.