Press Release - Duane Wykoff Named Human Resources Director for Hendrickson
June 2003

Duane Wykoff Named Human Resources Director For Hendrickson
CANTON, OH. – Duane Wykoff joined Hendrickson International, Trailer Suspension Systems, as director of human resources.

In announcing the appointment, Gary Gerstenslager, general manager, said Wykoff assumes responsibility for the management of the entire human resource function for the division headquartered in Canton.

He comes to Hendrickson from Cold Metal Products Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pa., where he served as vice president of human resources and communications for three years.

Previously, Wykoff served as vice president of human resources for Philadelphia Gear Corporation in King of Prussia, Pa., as well in various supervisory and management positions with Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA).

He earned a masters degree from Kent State University and a bachelor’s degree from Point Park College.

Hendrickson International is one of the largest global suppliers of truck and tractor suspensions; trailer suspensions; lift, trailer and steer axles; springs, and bumpers to the commercial transportation industry. Headquartered in Woodridge, Ill., Hendrickson has been meeting the needs of the transportation industry for 90 years.