Big Dutchman Inc. in Holland, Michigan announces the appointment of Steve Langley as vice president to the Pig Equipment Business Unit.
Big Dutchman’s Pig Division calls for a bigger team and a new allocation of responsibilities and Steve Langley (pictured) will be an important asset to the company as he brings with him many years of experience in agri-business as well as expertise in executive management. His last position was as President and General Manager of pig equipment manufacturer Osborne Industries Inc.
Steve will be leading the sales and product development teams to focus on providing customer-centric solutions for the unique requirements of the North American swine industry. The Big Dutchman Pig Business Unit team will accelerate the pace of product development and sales.
Steve’s broad agri-business career includes over 30 years’ experience in sales and sales management with over 25 years in the international arena. Steve and his family lived over 13 years in China and achieved a business competent level of spoken Chinese which enabled him to establish his own agri-business firm to assist companies to develop their China business.
Steve and his family still reside in Osborne, Kansas but will be moving to Holland, Michigan where Big Dutchman Inc., the North American head office is located – and where the Big Dutchman saga began more than 70 years ago. Clovis Rayzel, president of Big Dutchman Inc. and the employees are happy to welcome Steve and his family to the ‘Big Dutchman family’.