February 13, 2012, Minneapolis, MN: Ziegler CAT is pleased to announce the promotion of Andreas Hoeft to Vice President Ag Division.

Mr. Hoeft started his full-time employment with Ziegler in 2006, working as an ag product specialist. He became a Six Sigma Black Belt in 2007 and then served in a variety of construction and industrial-related positions from 2007 – 2011, including compact equipment territory manager, customer support representative for the Twin Cities area, heavy equipment territory manager in Des Moines, product support sales manager for Ziegler Power Systems, and, most recently, truck business development manager, where he was responsible for leading the launch of the new CAT vocational truck.

In September, 2011, Mr. Hoeft returned to the ag division as the ag strategy manager. His broad background will enable him to bring a wide range of knowledge and experience to his new leadership role. “During the last few years, the Ziegler Ag Division has dramatically increased both the volume and the level of service it provides to customers,” says Mr. Hoeft, “and I hope not only to maintain, but to accelerate that trend. Under my leadership, Ziegler will continue to invest in the ag market and help our customers reach the next level of profitability and productivity.”