Spectro welcomes Edward Eichstadt as commodity trader

Spectro Alloys is excited to welcome Edward Eichstaedt as a commodity trader. Edward joins our sales team, overseeing material acquisition for brokerage and trading as well as logistics.

Spectro welcomes Edward Eichstadt as commodity trader

Spectro Alloys is thrilled to announce Edward Eichstaedt has joined our team as a commodity trader. Edward will have a dual role at Spectro, serving on the sales team and responsible for the acquisition of material for brokerage and trading as well as logistics. His addition will help expand Spectro’s service capabilities to meet its growing customer needs. 

Edward builds upon a successful track record in logistics and trading, including an impressive tenure at the leading global agribusiness, CHS Inc. His comprehensive experience and deep expertise in these fields will help position Spectro as an industry leader in the Midwest market. Edward graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business. 

“Spectro Alloys and its Commercial Team are excited to announce the addition of Edward Eichstadt to the company,” said Spectro Alloys President Luke Palen. “In this high-profile role, Edward will grow our trading business and provide exceptional service to our customers.”

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