Press Releases April 19, 2026 08:00 PM

Astec Names Chad Hartley Group President

Astec Industries appoints Chad Hartley as Group President of Infrastructure Solutions, aiming to boost operational excellence and growth.

By Priya Menon ASTE
Astec Names Chad Hartley Group President
ASTE

Astec Industries, a Nasdaq-listed manufacturer specializing in equipment for road building and aggregate processing, announced the appointment of Chad Hartley as Group President of Infrastructure Solutions. Hartley brings extensive leadership experience from Regal Rexnord and Emerson Electric, and is expected to drive operational improvements and commercial success, further strengthening Astec's market position.

Key Points

  • Chad Hartley appointed as Group President – Infrastructure Solutions, joining Astec's Executive Leadership Team.
  • Hartley has a strong track record in manufacturing leadership with global experience from Regal Rexnord and Emerson Electric.
  • Astec operates two primary segments: Infrastructure Solutions (road building, plants, storage) and Materials Solutions (aggregate processing).
  • The appointment aims to enhance operational, product, and commercial excellence in Astec's Infrastructure Solutions segment.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTE) announced today that Chad Hartley will join Astec as Group President – Infrastructure Solutions and member of the Executive Leadership Team on May 11, 2026.

Mr. Hartley most recently served as President, Conveyance Solutions at Regal Rexnord, a NYSE listed global manufacturing company. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing, leading commercial strategy. Mr. Hartley held progressively broader leadership roles during his time at Regal Rexnord and Emerson Electric across operations, supply chain, sales and marketing and general management, including an expatriate assignment in Shanghai, China as Vice President & General Manager. Mr. Hartley noted, “I am excited to join the Astec Industries team and lead the Infrastructure Solutions group. Astec has a strong legacy of innovation and customer focus, and I look forward to building on that foundation, driving operational, product and commercial excellence, and delivering long-term value for our customers and stakeholders.”

“I am excited to welcome Chad to Astec and to our leadership team,” said Jaco van der Merwe, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Chad is a highly accomplished manufacturing professional with a strong track record of driving positive results, in large, diverse, multinational operations within the manufacturing sector.”

About ASTEC

Astec is a manufacturer of specialized equipment for asphalt road building, aggregate processing and concrete production. Astec's manufacturing operations are divided into two primary business segments: Infrastructure Solutions that includes road building, asphalt and concrete plants, thermal and storage solutions; and Materials Solutions that includes our aggregate processing equipment.

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Risks

  • Forward-looking statements in the release are subject to risks including market conditions and operational changes affecting fiscal 2026 guidance.
  • Uncertainties related to economic factors in the US and globally could impact Astec's performance.
  • Integration of new leadership and execution of operational strategies may face challenges impacting expected improvements.

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