Dalton will operate as the West Virginia representative, joining Don Schnegg in the Northeastern area.

Dalton will fill the gap created by contracts awarded in late 2002 to Longwall Associates, for installations in the West Virginia Mines. He will act as the sales and service representative for Blacksville No. 2 and Robinson Run No. 95 Mines.

Dalton will add 35 years of experience to Longwall Associates’ sales and service team.

He has worked for Consol Energy and Southern Ohio Coal Co. mines during his career, as well as experience on the supplier side for longwall and hydraulic pump manufacturers.