Furukawa Rock Drill USA Announces New President

Current President Jeff Crane is retiring, and Manabu “Michael” Sato will be taking his place

New Furukawa Rock Drill USA President Manabu “Michael” Sato.
New Furukawa Rock Drill USA President Manabu “Michael” Sato.
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Furukawa Rock Drill USA (FRD) announces the appointment of Manabu “Michael” Sato as president. Sato’s appointment follows the retirement of Jeff Crane, who served FRD.USA for more than 45 years in a variety of capacities, the latest as president. Crane will remain a senior advisor to FRD for the foreseeable future, reporting directly to Sato.

Sato has worked for Furukawa Rock Drill since 1990 and in a variety of positions.  He has a previous history with FRD.USA, serving as their executive vice president from 2009 to 2015. His most recent position was the managing director for FRD.India.

“Jeff has been an integral part of FRD.USA’s success, helping us to become one of the industry’s leading rock drill and attachment manufacturers,” says Sato. “We are thankful that he will stay on to serve as a senior advisor, as he has a wealth of knowledge to offer.”



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