•W.W. Grainger Inc.(Chicago) appointedJames Ryanas its new CEO, effective June 1. He succeedsRichard Keyserwho will remain as the company’s chairman of the board.

•Energy Equipment and Control Inc.(Allentown, Pa.) namedDoug Diefenderferas inside sales representative andBrian Edwardsas automatic temperature control sales engineer.

Publication date:04/14/2008