SAN DIEGO, CA — Takeuchi-US, a compact equipment manufacturer, announces Robert Vistad will join its staff as Regional Business Manager, effective immediately. Vistad will be located in the West region.

As Regional Business Manager, Vistad's main responsibilities include all sales development and activity within a multi-state territory. This includes, but is not limited to dealer development, dealer recruitment, inventory control, collections (parts and machines), forecasting, program promotion, and communication.

Vistad has both dealer and manufacturing experience. His last two positions included being a Sales Manager at an equipment dealership in San Diego, California, and a Senior Account Manager for a construction equipment distributor.

“Robert has years of experience working in the manufacturing arena while working with dealers to satisfy the customers’ needs as well as drive efficiencies through the dealerships,” said Henry Lawson, Director of Sales at Takeuchi-US.

Takeuchi is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of an extensive line of compact track loaders, compact excavators, compact wheel loaders, and skid steer loaders. Founded in 1963, Takeuchi was the first company to introduce the compact excavator to North America. Takeuchi also introduced the first compact track loader to North America.