ELIZABETH CITY, NC - Hockmeyer Equipment has hired Robert C. Brungard to be the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Brungard has over 30 years of experience in general management, sales, and financial and operations management. He also has extensive international experience, having lived and worked in many parts of the world in various roles for manufacturing companies.

With management experience in the chemical, mineral processing and contract services industries, Brungard was most recently Vice President & General Manager for Acupac, which serves the medical, personal care and household goods industries.  Prior to his position at Acupac, Brungard held increasing roles and responsibilities with companies that include Bekaert, CP Kelco, J.M. Huber Corp. and General Dynamics. In his new position, Brungard will work to grow Hockmeyer’s market presence both domestically and internationally.