Jeff Rufener has been appointed vice-president of sales and Kent Eudy vice-president of marketing for Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc (MCFA). Their promotions to the executive team occurred as materials handling veteran Larry Wuench takes up a global strategy role for MCFA. Mr Rufener has served as counterbalance products director and in management roles involving national accounts and fleet sales and service. In his new position, Mr Eudy oversees product support, distribution services and Rapidparts, a wholly-owned MCFA parts subsidiary. He has held positions involving machine distribution, parts marketing and product development.