December 2008 – ITW Heartland announced the appointment of Darin Kicker to Sales Director for the Strategic Assembly Solution division. Darin brings a deep and broad understanding of ITW Heartland, having served in management positions since 1998. Most recently, he was the Business Unit Manager of Gears/Paslode divisions and accepted the Sales Director position effective January 1, 2009.

Darin will be responsible for demand generation, client management, and market development for new equipment and key assembly contracts as the Strategic Assembly Solution division continues its market expansion.

“We feel fortunate to have a talented individual such as Darin helping our company grow and reach our exciting goals,” said General Manager Brian Baustian. “He has been a huge asset to our company, and will now extend that value to our sales executive team as he drives success in our Strategic Assembly Solutions division.”

ITW Heartland is a certified leader in precision engineered machines, parts, gears, and electro-mechanical products. Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, ITW Heartland serves three distinct markets: Spiroid Gearing (design and manufacturing of custom gearing); Manufactured Products (machining of close tolerances and complex components); and Strategic Assembly Solutions (complete machine assembly services). As an Illinois Tool Works company, ITW Heartland operates from a position of financial stability, engineering excellence, and refined manufacturing process.