Kirk Morton Now West Salem COO

West Salem Machinery (WSM) is pleased to announce Kirk Morton has joined the management team as the company’s Chief Operating Officer.

Morton will be focused on WSM’s strategic goals for growth, customer service, efficient operations, and product development for WSM’s biomass and wood fiber processing machinery business. He brings proven skills in building parts and service businesses, marketing and international business development. His previous roles have included positions as business unit manager, global leader of sales & marketing, president & COO, and president & CEO for privately held and publicly traded industrial equipment manufacturers.

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