Héctor Guerrero Castañeda

Joyma Industrial - Mexico

Joyma Industrial, a Mexico-based manufacturer of industrial tyres and material handling products, has named Héctor Guerrero Castañeda as its general manager.

Succeeding former general manager Joaquín Ávila García, Guerrero Castañeda brings nearly 25 years of experience at the company to the role. He has a deep understanding of Joyma’s operations, the market, and the business relationships the company has built throughout its history.

Joyma’s origins date back to the mid-1950s, and since its incorporation as Hulera Joyma in 1960, it has evolved into a specialised manufacturer and supplier of material handling solutions.

Today, the company manufactures rubber and polyurethane industrial tyres, wheels, and casters, while also supplying forklift parts and accessories through its LTP division.

The appointment of Guerrero Castañeda represents not only a generational transition, but also the continuity of a Mexican company with more than six decades of experience.

With this new stage, Joyma Industrial reaffirms its commitment to evolving alongside the needs of the industry, while providing solutions that contribute to safe materials handling.

James Hopkins

Cummins Inc. - United States

Cummins Inc., a US-based manufacturer of engines and components for use in a range of industrial equipment including forklifts, has appointed James Hopkins to the newly created role of vice president – financial planning, capital management and investor relations.

In this new role, Hopkins will be tasked with leading the company's financial planning, forecasting, target-setting, internal reporting and analysis activities, while also overseeing capital expenditures and investor engagement.

He will work closely with business segment controllers and finance teams, in an effort to help drive strong financial performance and support the company's long-term strategic priorities.

"Throughout his career, James has demonstrated strong financial leadership, broad business knowledge and a deep commitment to developing people," says Mark Smith, vice president and chief financial officer at Cummins Inc.

"His experience across finance, strategy, investor relations and operations, combined with his strong relationships with investors and other stakeholders, make him exceptionally well suited for this role."

Hopkins will begin in this new role on September 1, 2026.