Kaman Distribution Group, Bloomfield, Connecticut, a distributor of bearings, power transmission, automation and fluid power products, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Stephen Martin as vice president – general counsel, and John Crawford as the vice president of human resources.

Most recently, Martin served as general counsel and corporate secretary for Accuride Corp. Crawford most recently was the director of human resources for Barnes Group.

“The addition of Steve and John to the Kaman Distribution team is a significant milestone in our evolution as a stand-alone company” said Ben Mondics, president and CEO of KDG. “They both bring a wealth of knowledge, extensive experience in key leadership roles, and a passion for winning that will be critical in helping build KDG into the premier platform in the industrial distribution industry. These hires show our continuing commitment to investing in talented and experienced team members. We look forward to their contributions as we continue to execute our strategic plans for growth.”