(December 20, 2007) Eugene, Ore. — Peterson, a Eugene, Oregon based manufacturer of grinders, chippers and blower trucks appointed Brian Gray Product Support Manager – Eastern North America effective January 2, 2008.

Gray has worked in a wide variety of areas in sales and support for the forestry and construction and power generation industries. Prior to joining Peterson, Gray worked for Pioneer Machinery and Carter Machinery in Virginia. He will be based in Virginia and will support Peterson’s dealer organization in eastern North America. He can be reached at 540.529.5019 or

Peterson is a subsidiary of Astec Industries, Inc., and specializes in the development and sales of delivery and processing equipment that turns low-grade organic materials into high value products.