Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a manufacturer of industrial baking systems, has announced promotions in its organization designed to improve efficiency, innovation and customer experience.

As part of its continuing expansion into South East Asia and China, Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) announced that Mr. Meng Yeong Chong has joined the company as sales manager for China. Meng will report to David Kuipers, senior vice president of sales and marketing for RBS.

Tremaine Hartranft of Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, has been promoted to director of technical sales, effective immediately.

Thomas (Tom) Riley Lugar, former president of Thomas L. Green & Co., Inc., a manufacturer of biscuit and cracker baking equipment, passed away on August 9 at his home in Indianapolis.

Reading Bakery Systems promotes several employees in its Operations, Sales & Marketing and Finance & Administration business units.

Markel Ventures, Richmond, Va., has acquired a majority interest in Reading Bakery Systems and affiliated entities.

The Robesonia, Pa.-based manufacturer of baking and process systems welcomes Joseph Pocevicius as engineering project manager for Eastern Europe.