JONESBORO, Ark.—Jason Peters has been hired as Hytrol’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). He comes to Hytrol with over 30 years of manufacturing experience—including nearly a decade as the CEO of an international manufacturing company.

As COO, Peters is focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement and smooth integrations. He will work closely with all Hytrol departments to ensure effective communication and that the high standard of customer satisfaction is maintained.

“Jason brings a wealth of knowledge to his role,” Hytrol President David Peacock said. “His vast experience will be invaluable in helping our Jonesboro and Fort Smith operations reach superlative levels of performance which will benefit our partners and end users.”

Peters obtained his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Culver-Stockton College with an emphasis in management. During his college tenure, Peters also played NAIA basketball.

Originally from Carlyle, Illinois, Peters has been happily married for over 25 years and is the proud father of five children. In addition to family time, he enjoys working with computers.

About Hytrol:

Hytrol Conveyor Company Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of material handling systems for a variety of industries. Since its founding, the company has been dedicated to pushing forward the material handling industry. Hytrol is the largest conveyor manufacturer in the United States. It designs, develops, and delivers the most advanced material handling systems and includes a network of more than 100 independent businesses worldwide. The company also develops software for conveyors and warehouse management. For more information on Hytrol, visit hytrol.com.