Hastings Manufacturing Co., a designer and manufacturer of piston rings for the worldwide engine manufacturing and service industries, announced the appointment of Dan Qualls as its new vice president of business development.
Qualls will report to Jeff Guenther, senior vice president of sales and marketing. Qualls comes to Hastings with more than 20 years of sales and marketing industry experience, including 13 years previously at Hastings, where he managed and grew the company in numerous areas. He also worked for and managed sales efforts for Total Seal Piston Ring Co., Silvolite/United Engine Piston Co. and, most recently, King Engine Bearings Inc.
In his new role with Hastings, Qualls will provide full sales and marketing management for Hastings Piston Rings for North America, Australia and the Caribbean.
