Hendrickson Tabs Brian Beheydt To Head Spring Division
June 2004

Hendrickson Tabs Brian Beheydt To Head Spring Division
WOODRIDGE, ILL. – Brian Beheydt assumed duties as general manager of the Hendrickson Spring Division.

In making the announcement, Keith D. Stephenson, Hendrickson senior vice president of global operations, reported Beheydt takes over full responsibility for the North American spring business while maintaining direct involvement with global business partners.

Beheydt has lead responsibility for implementing strategic initiatives of the spring division and will be a key member of the Hendrickson Operating Excellence Steering Committee. He will initially focus on continuing progress at the Stratford, Ontario, Canada, facility.

An 11-year veteran of Hendrickson, Beheydt most recently managed the Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems plant in Lebanon, Ind. Previously, he held the position of assembly production/materials manager for the trailer division Clarksville, Tenn., plant, after serving posts in production, customer service, aftermarket and materials.

Beheydt holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Akron and has been a member of a number of professional organizations and Hendrickson corporate teams over the years in the arenas of SCM, IT and operations.

Plans call for Beheydt, his wife Donna, a daughter and two sons to relocate to the Stratford area this summer.

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