MARS, Pa., February 24, 2026 – Mars Mineral, a global pelletizer manufacturer, is pleased to announce that Elliott Woodward, P.E., has joined the company as business manager.

Woodward brings more than seven years of engineering and project delivery experience across the environmental, mining, and industrial process sectors. Prior to joining Mars Mineral, he served as a senior process engineer at Burns & McDonnell in Denver. He previously held engineering roles with AECOM and Forsgren Associates, Inc., where he focused on process design, environmental systems, and project delivery for municipal and industrial clients.

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Elliott Woodward, P.E. – Business Manager at Mars Mineral. | Photo by Mars Mineral.

In his new role, Woodward will focus on strengthening customer partnerships, supporting pelletizing and agglomeration projects from early feasibility through commercial scale operations, and expanding Mars Mineral’s presence in global markets.

“I am excited to return to Western Pennsylvania and join the Mars Mineral team,” said Woodward. “This opportunity is especially meaningful, and I look forward to building strong partnerships with our customers and continuing to grow our impact in the global pelletizing and agglomeration market.”

Kevin Leczkowski, general manager of Mars Mineral, added, “Elliott’s technical background and industry experience provide valuable insight into our customers’ process challenges.”

Founded in 1972, Mars Mineral is a manufacturer of pelletizing and agglomeration technology for industrial and environmental markets worldwide.

Original press release by Mars Mineral.