According to the company, Dzierzawski will lead account management, business development and sales activities. He will also play a key role in defining the company’s North American business strategy. 

“Through mutually beneficial partnerships, Joe will help metals producers win in their markets by working with them to identify solutions that support their business strategies,” the company said. 

An AIST Foundation trustee, Dzierzawski previously held senior management and executive positions at SMS USA, SMS group Inc., SMS Demag A.G. in Düsseldorf, Germany, and Hatch Associates Consultants.

He most recently was responsible for the North American market as president and chief executive of the BEUMER Group, an intralogistics solutions provider and material handling equipment manufacturer.