Appointment at Metso Minerals

Metso Minerals Inc., Columbia, S.C., has announced the appointment of Rich Blake as senior vice president, Americas Market Area.

In this role, Blake, who most recently served as vice president of sales and marketing USA for Metso, will oversee sales, marketing and service throughout the Western hemisphere for Metso’s construction products.

Blake has been a member of the aggregates industry for more than 20 years and has worked for Metso Minerals in various capacities for the past 13 years. He was instrumental in developing the sales and distribution strategy for the U.S. market and has guided the Metso Minerals U.S. team through many changes and unprecedented growth, according to a news release from the company.

Blake is also actively involved in the aggregates industry. He serves on various committees of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), which include ROCKPAC Board of Trustees, Manufacturers & Services Board and Young Leader Council. He was the recipient of the 2007 Mark S. Walsh Leadership Award.

More information is available at www.metsominerals.com.