People - appointments

JLG Industries has, named Rogerio dos Santos vice president EMEAI Region and Global Strategy/Mergers and Acquisitions for Access Equipment. In his expanded role, dos Santos adds responsibility for profitable market share growth in the Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (EMEAI) region to his current role leading strategy and mergers and acquisitions. Most recently, he […]

Leguan Lifts Oy, part of the Finnish Avant Group, has appointed Juuso Valtakari as the new marketing manager. This strategic decision is a strong indication of the company’s goal to maintain its position as a frontrunner in the access platform industry and to expand its influence in global markets. Juuso brings more than 10 years […]

Helene Kyo Johansen has returned to Åkerströms as head of distribution in Denmark. From October 2024, Helene will assume responsibility for the distribution of Åkerströms’ products and aftermarket services through Tele Radio Denmark ApS, a subsidiary of the Allgon Group. Helene previously worked for 13 years as product manager for Åkerströms’ former distributor in Denmark […]

Point of Rental has tabbed Kat Gillis to lead Record360 as the organization’s general manager. As Record360’s chief operating officer, Kat has played a vital role in the company’s operations and success. In her new position, she’ll oversee the continued growth of the product and organization within Point of Rental. Record360, the world’s leading mobile […]

Brooke Ryan has been named Point of Rental’s VP of Global Support Services after spearheading several initiatives designed to improve users’ experience with the software company. “Brooke has initiated a number of changes internally and externally that have allowed our team to connect faster and more efficiently with our customers,” said Point of Rental CEO […]

The Caldwell Group Inc has hired Steve Mueller as regional sales manager. It is the second time the below-the-hook and material handling equipment manufacturer has hired to the role this year, having recruited Teddy Berman as its first ever hire as a direct employee in a territory in January. Mueller brings a wealth of experience […]

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has appointed Randy Marzicola as VP – North America. With an extensive background in business development, strategic partnerships, and market expansion, Randy brings a wealth of experience to IPAF and will play a key role in enhancing IPAF’s services and member recruitment across North America. Marzicola joins IPAF with […]

Pelican Rope Works – US Rigging Supply (PRW-USR), a leader in safety product manufacturing and distribution, has  appointed Jacob Williams as executive vice president. With 28 years of experience in the distribution of rope, safety, and other industrial products, Jacob brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team. Jacob’s most recent role was […]

As the UK’s largest accrediting body for the accreditation of Thorough Examination providers across the materials handling, agriculture, and construction sectors, Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) has appointed Rob Fisher as its latest board member. One of his first duties in his new role was announcing record growth for the organisation, not only in terms […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has appointed Ian Cooke as director of Academy. Covering LEEA training, such as the Foundation and Diploma courses, the Licensed Training Scheme (LTS) and the Accredited Training Scheme (ATS), this is one of several key new senior manager roles playing a strategic part in developing the Association. The new […]