McCloskey names Americas sales director

Crushing and screening equipment maker McCloskey International has appointed Mike Ballou as its new sales director for North America and Latin America.

In the role, Ballou will oversee sales operations in those markets for equipment maker, which has a North American headquarters in Keene, Ontario.

“Mike’s wealth of experience and proven leadership make him an invaluable addition to McCloskey as our new sales director – Americas,” says Anthony Bouvié, vice president with the Materials Processing Products (MPP Global) business unit of Metso Corp., which includes the McCloskey brand.

“With over 25 years of expertise in sales, business development and product management, Mike brings the strategic vision and drive needed to propel our growth and success in the region."

McCloskey says Ballou has a proven track record in sales and market presence expansion and in forging dealer/customer relationships. His previous employers include John Deere and Husqvarna.

“I am excited to be a part of McCloskey International and look forward to working with Chris Carlson, Robb Walker and Angel Chavez to grow sales in North America and Latin America,” Ballou says. “Our goal in 2025 is to continue to increase, together with our great dealer network, our service level to our customers to help them be even more successful with our solutions.”