A Global Organization

In 1985, about 41 years after its founding, Martin Engineering opened its first business unit outside the U.S., establishing operations in Mexico. Before the 1980s were over, Martin had expanded to Germany and Brazil, giving the company a presence on three continents.

As Martin’s reach and reputation grew, the company continued exploring new opportunities and introducing new and innovative solutions designed to make the handling of bulk material safer, cleaner, and more profitable. Today, Martin Engineering is a global leader in the market with business units, subsidiaries, licensees, and representatives in 18 countries spread out over six continents:

• Malaysia
• Australia
• Brazil
• China
• Colombia
• France
• Germany
• India
• Indonesia
• Italy
• Kazakhstan
• Mexico
• Peru
• Spain
• South Africa
• Turkey
• United Kingdom
• United States

Edwin H. Peterson

Chairman of the Board
(800) 544-2947 Ext. 254

Edwin (Ed) H. Peterson serves as Chairman of the Board for Martin Engineering.

He has been affiliated with Martin since 1948, when he began working in the company founded by his father, Edwin F. Peterson. He became President beginning with his father’s election as a delegate to the Illinois Constitutional Convention of 1970.

Peterson’s primary interests are research and development, sales, marketing and the development of the company’s global network for manufacturing and distribution. To him, customer service is #1. As a marketing visionary, with his mind always focused on business and with a relentless pursuit of quality and innovation, he has consistently supported the development of new ideas and continuous improvement to further the company's position as the world leader in bulk material handling technologies. Peterson credits the company’s success to its employees. Peterson attended Western Illinois University.

Robert Nogaj

President & Chief Executive Officer 
(800) 544-2947 Ext. 329

Robert J. Nogaj serves as President & Chief Operating Officer for Martin Engineering, where he is responsible for all facets of the company's business, including R&D, manufacturing, sales, marketing and finance. With 25 years of experience in bulk material handling, he has previously served as Vice President of Operations from 2001-2015.

Nogaj is a hands-on executive with successful experience in all aspects of business. Fluent in Polish, with linguistic skills in German, Russian and other Slavic languages, he has extensive international experience. Nogaj holds a B.S. in Construction and an M.B.A. from Bradley University in Peoria.