Athens, TN –EnTrans International, LLC, has appointed Ed Ridge as General Manager at its Juarez Trailer Operations (JTO), the largest tank trailer manufacturing facility in North America. The company’s Heil Trailer, Polar Tank Trailer and Jarco products are built at the plant.

This new appointment is part of a larger restructuring of the Juarez management team. Ridge brings over 30 years of experience in aerospace, engineering, machining and metal processing. Most recently, he was EVP/GM at MB Aerospace. Ridge holds bachelor and master degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He is also Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certified.

“We are excited to welcome Ed and his team on board at our Juarez facility,” said Jeff Hiatt, Senior Vice President Operations, North American Tank Trailer at EnTrans International. “Now more than ever, we are poised to transform the Juarez plant into a world-class trailer operation and build on the success or our industry-leading brands.”

“To join such a dedicated team as we have here at the Juarez plant is truly a great opportunity,” said Ridge. “JTO is one of the most innovative facilities of its kind, and I look forward to working with the team and continuing to manufacture some of the best products in the industry.”