Simi Valley, CA, USA, August 18, 2014 – Malabar International announced today that Dennis Suedkamp will join the company as Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing on September 2, 2014.  Mr. Suedkamp has more than 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and general management in the domestic and international aviation industry.

John E. Carroll, Jr., Malabar Chairman and CEO, said, “With the continuing success we are enjoying at Malabar, we find that Dennis is an ideal executive to manage the worldwide sales and marketing of our expanding product lines.  We believe he will bring strength to our management team and our company as a whole, as he has knowledge in market segments not previously addressed by Malabar.”

Mr. Suedkamp has been in the aviation industry throughout his career.  Most recently he was president and chief operating officer of Velocity Aerospace – Burbank, an aircraft components distributor, MRO, and FAA repair station.

Malabar International is a pioneering supplier of ground support equipment for commercial and military aircraft.  Malabar’s major product lines are tripod and axle jacks, fluid dispensers, 787 and other fluid service equipment, nitrogen, oxygen and strut service carts, wheel/brake changers, and specialized aircraft service trailers.  Malabar products are in use in 90 countries by major airlines, airframe manufacturers, MRO centers, and military forces.  Malabar has a worldwide reputation for quality and service, with 24-hour online product support including emergency parts delivery.  It also repairs and refurbishes its products.  For more information on Malabar, visit www.malabar.com.