A.J. Zuehlke, president of Bay Shipbuilding Corporation, announced recently that Robert J. Spude has been appointed to the position of director of purchasing. Bay Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of The Manitowoc Company, Inc., is located in Sturgeon Bay, Wis.

In his new position Mr. Spude will be responsible for all material purchasing and expediting for new ship construction, ship repair, plant equipment, supplies, and consumables. Prior to his promotion, Mr. Spude served as senior buyer for Bay Shipbuilding.