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Guthans Elected AWO Chairman Of The Board; Farrell Reelected President
Robert A. Guthans, president and chief executive officer of Mobile, Alabama-based Midstream Fuel Services, Inc., and its two subsidiary companies, Tenn-Tom Towing Company, and Petroleum Energy Products Company, was elected chairman of the board
A W O Acclaimed For Quick, Decisive Action To Combat Drought Effects
During last year's drought crisis, the AWO won high praise from the Secretary of Transportation for its efforts to help the barge and towing industry. "I want to officially commend the American Waterways Operators for an outstanding job in helping
Name Peter West VP Of Transway Operations
Peter J. West has joined Transway International Corporation, New York, N.Y., as vice president- operations, a newly created position, it was announced recently. Mr. West has corporate staff responsibility for marine transportation, truck trailer manufacturing,
Banck Named President, TANO Marine Systems
Robert A. Banck has been named president of TANO Marine Systems, Inc., New Orleans, La., which designs and builds computerbased electronic systems for industrial and defense applications. The appointment was announced by James J. Reiss Jr., president of TANO Corporation,
Mobil Oil Corporation Names Harmon Hoffmann And Walter C. Mink Jr.
Harmon F. Hoffmann has been appointed vice president and general manager, Marketing, for Mobil Oil Corporation's U.S. Marketing and R e f i n i n g D i v i s i o n , succeeding William V. Butler, who has elected early retirement at the end of this year.
Tidewater Adds 11 Boats To Domestic Fleet
Tidewater Inc., New Orleans, La., announced recently that its marine division, Tidewater Marine Service, Inc., added ten crewboats and one supply vessel to its domestic fleet. All of the vessels will be based on the U.S. West Coast. "By acquiring high quality,
A&T Wins Contracts Worth $18.6 Million; Backlog At $95 Million
Analysis & Technology, Inc. (A&T) of North Stonington, Conn., has won contract awards from the U.S. Navy totaling $18.6 million, bringing their total backlog to a present record high of $95 million, according to company president and chief executive officer A.
Robert A. Spoerl Named Chief Executive Officer At Coast Engineering
Coast Engineering & Manufacturing Company (CE&MCO), formerly PACECO, Inc., has announced the retirement of Robert D. Teece Sr., as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Teece will continue to serve on CE&MCO's board
Rohr Industries Names Filiciotto And Walsh
The board of directors of Rohr Industries, Inc., Chula Vista, Calif. 92012, has approved a restructuring of the company's management, resulting in the appointment of Jerome J. Filiciotto as executive vice president-operations, reporting to Fred W.
Avondale Boat Division Licensed To Construct High-Speed Hovercraft
Avondale Industries, Inc. recently announced that its Boat Division has been appointed the U.S. licensee for the API-88 amphibious hovercraft. The API-88 is a high-speed passenger hovercraft and freightcarrying air-cushioned vehicle designed by the British Hovercraft Corporation.