Lincoln Supply & Equipment, a retailer and distributor of agricultural construction and industrial equipment, has appointed Charles D. Lincoln as store manager.

In this capacity, Lincoln will be responsible for supervising the store’s parts department and personnel, merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention and expanding the store’s product offerings.

In addition, he will work with the marketing department in developing advertising and direct mail campaigns that will be aimed at attracting new customers to the store.

Before accepting this position, Lincoln was involved in the retail operations of Quality Farm & Fleet and Roses and Jamesway department stores.

“We are confident that Charles’ past experience in retail will contribute to the growth of our store and solidify our presence within the local community,” said Craig Hauger, general manager of J&J Truck Equipment and Lincoln Supply.

Lincoln Supply & Equipment, a long time retailer in Somerset, PA, is a subsidiary of Riggs Industries Inc. Established in 1958, Riggs Industries also operates Somerset Steel Erection, Lincoln Contracting & Equipment, James A. Redding Company, J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, J&J Truck Equipment, and ErReR Hill Farms.

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