Construction has begun on road safety improvements near the LDJ Manufacturing complex on Highway 163, outside of Pella.

Pella, IA – Thunder Creek Equipment has named Wes Watkins as the company’s new territory sales manager for the southeastern United States covering Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. Watkins has spent the last 15 years serving the construction and earthmoving world in these states in a variety of sales and sales leadership roles for major manufacturers and equipment dealers.

Pella, IA – Thunder Creek Equipment has promoted Niki Patterson to the role of regional sales manager for the western United States. She previously served Thunder Creek as the manager of dealer development and national accounts.

LDJ Manufacturing's brand Thunder Creek Equipment, began with a mission to create innovative fuel and service trailers to help farmers save time while working in the field. Since then, Thunder Creek has expanded its reach to support a variety of industries beyond agriculture, including construction, oil and gas, road and bridge, and more recently disaster relief efforts.