Man Lift Mfg. Co. Names Sprio President and CEO

Man Lift Manufacturing Co., Cudahy, Wis., has appointed Phil Sprio as president and CEO. Sprio succeeds Jeff Bailey, who founded the company in 2000. Bailey will remain a director of the company and will continue his involvement in the design and engineering of custom lifts for Man Lift. Bailey will also serve as a member of the board of Man Lift’s parent company, Universal Manufacturing Co., Lincoln, Neb.

“Phil has had great success in growing companies in the past and brings strong leadership skills and a customer focus that complements his experience in the aerial and material handling industries,” said Don Dunn, president and CEO of Universal Manufacturing Co., which acquired Man Lift last year.