Marshalltown has promoted Dan Kester, formerly product development manager, to director of marketing. “Dan brings an excellent combination of experience and talent to this position,” says Jim Stormont, vice president of marketing for the company. His proven abilities will certainly bring great corporate success in promoting Marshalltown’s name and products.” Marshalltown, founded in 1890, is America’s largest manufacturer and marketer of masonry and related handtools. The company recently acquired the complete product line of Embee Corp., thus uniting two of America’s oldest tool companies under one roof.