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    "title": "pewag Grows Tire Protection Chain Team with Key Leadership Moves",
    "modified_at": "2026-06-09 08:36:46",
    "published_at": "2026-06-09 08:36:00",
    "url": "https://news.bridgerhowes.com/pewag-grows-tire-protection-chain-team-with-key-leadership-moves",
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    "subtitle": "Bolingbrook, IL \u2013 June 5, 2026 \u2013 pewag is pleased to announce the addition of Josh Clark as Regional Sales Manager to its Tire Protection Chain team, along with the promotion of Taylor Oltmann to Director of Sales, US & Canada.",
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    "body": "<p>Josh Clark joins pewag with over 18 years of experience leading tire protection chain sales and delivering application-focused solutions to customers across demanding industries. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for helping customers select the right chain systems to improve equipment performance and extend tire life in challenging environments. His hands-on approach and deep understanding of tire protection chain applications will further strengthen pewag&rsquo;s ability to provide tailored solutions and technical expertise to customers throughout North America.</p><p>In addition, Taylor Oltmann has been promoted to Director of Sales, US &amp; Canada &ndash; Tire Protection Chain. Since joining pewag in 2018, Taylor has played a key role in product support, working closely with customers and internal teams to provide technical guidance and responsive service. His extensive product knowledge and practical experience have made him a valuable resource across the organization. In his new role, Taylor will lead sales strategy and growth initiatives for the tire protection chain segment across the U.S. and Canada.</p><p>With these updates, pewag reinforces its commitment to delivering high-quality tire protection chain solutions backed by expert support and strong regional leadership.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/b11c336d-e1eb-4dce-b553-71e571122ea7/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"Josh Clarke\"\n                id=\"image-b11c336d-e1eb-4dce-b553-71e571122ea7\"\n                data-id=\"b11c336d-e1eb-4dce-b553-71e571122ea7\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/b11c336d-e1eb-4dce-b553-71e571122ea7/-/inline/no/Josh_Clark_Websize.jpg.jpeg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/b11c336d-e1eb-4dce-b553-71e571122ea7/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Josh Clarke\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\">Josh Clarke</figcaption>\n    </figure>\n\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/721b9eff-0942-4693-99f7-d166f85b4ac3/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"Taylor Oltmann\"\n                id=\"image-721b9eff-0942-4693-99f7-d166f85b4ac3\"\n                data-id=\"721b9eff-0942-4693-99f7-d166f85b4ac3\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/721b9eff-0942-4693-99f7-d166f85b4ac3/-/inline/no/Taylor_0050_Websize.jpg.jpeg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/721b9eff-0942-4693-99f7-d166f85b4ac3/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Taylor Oltmann\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\">Taylor Oltmann</figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>About pewag </strong><br>\u200bpewag Tire Protection Chains are engineered to protect high-value earthmover tires and improve performance in some of the toughest industrial environments. Designed for applications such as open-pit mining, underground mining, quarrying, and slag and scrap handling, these chains help shield tires from cuts, punctures, and premature wear while enhancing traction and stability on rough terrain. By extending tire life and reducing downtime, pewag solutions support improved operational efficiency and lower overall operating costs. <a href=\"https://www.pewag.com/solutions/tire-protection-chains/\">[pewag.com]</a>, <a href=\"https://www.pewag.com/new-tpc-draft/\">[pewag.com]</a></p><p>With decades of expertise and a legacy of innovation in chain manufacturing, pewag continues to set industry benchmarks through durable, application-specific designs and a commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. Trusted by operators worldwide, pewag Tire Protection Chains deliver dependable performance in demanding conditions where equipment uptime and safety are critical</p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-e621f2aa-c0c9-4a83-912d-73c62adcf9c2\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/1285e639-1ca6-40ef-ac7c-04a123f6e606/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Lisa Hede\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Lisa Hede</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Digital Content &amp; Events Manager, pewag inc.</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:lhede@pewagchain.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"lhede@pewagchain.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>lhede@pewagchain.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:+1 800 526 3924\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"+1 800 526 3924\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"></use>\n            </svg>+1 800 526 3924</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"http://www.pewagchain.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"pewagchain.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-browser release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-browser\"></use>\n            </svg>pewagchain.com</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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