ARMSTRONG, Iowa, Jan. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Art's Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: ARTW), a diversified, international manufacturer and distributor of equipment serving agricultural, research, water treatment and steel cutting needs, announces that Amber Murra has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer effective January 22, 2015. Prior to this position, Ms. Murra served as the Director of Finance for Art's Way Manufacturing. Ms. Murra has 11 years of experience in various financial and accounting positions. Ms. Murra began her career in public accounting at KDV, and has also worked at J.L. Swanson, Chtd and Winnebago Industries. Ms. Murra graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in December 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and earned the CPA designation in June of 2007.