Marathon’s Gordon Shaw Announces Retirement

Gordon C. Shaw has announced his intention to retire as president of Marathon Equipment Co., Vernon, Ala.

Shaw, who has spent 27 years involved in the waste and recycling equipment industry, became president of Marathon in 2003. He began his sales career in 1981, becoming vice president of sales and marketing and later an executive vice president with Marathon

“Under Gordon’s leadership, Marathon evolved as the recognized leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of waste processing and compaction equipment,” states a news release from the company.

Shaw was recently elected chairman of the Environmental Industry Associations (EIA) where he has served on the board of trustees for several years. In 2006, Shaw was inducted into EIA’s Hall of Fame. He has also been an active member of the Waste Equipment Technology Association (WASTEC), where he previously held the position of chairman of its board.

“The waste equipment industry has certainly benefited from Gordon’s direction and counsel,” says Dave Ropp, CEO of Dover Industrial Products, Marathon’s parent company. “Marathon’s employees, customers and I will always be grateful for the leadership and guidance he has provided over the years.”

Shaw’s retirement will be effective February 28, 2010. Until then he will continue to represent Dover in several capacities, including serving as chairman of the Environmental Industry Associations. “Gordon will continue to provide direction and counsel to Marathon while we transition his successor,” states the Marathon news release.