People - appointments

Dellner Bubenzer has named Ezequiel Ivitz, managing director, Latin America. Ivitz, who is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, joins the recently rebranded company after overseeing operations in the same region for Cavotec, a manufacturer of automated connection and electrification systems. Dellner, already owner of Pintsch Bubenzer, relaunched last month (June) as Dellner Bubenzer, incorporating Dellner […]

Lifting Equipment Store (LES), the UK materials handling equipment supplier, has made two new appointments as it prepares for further growth in the second half of the year. The supplier has appointed Sandy Andringa into the newly-created position of head of marketing, and Steven Nash as warehouse and logistics manager. The appointments see the LES […]

Sinoboom has appointed of access-industry expert Andy Verich as market development director for Russia and the CIS regions, with effect from 1 July 2021. A seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of the Russian market, Verich brings with him a wealth of experience in successful business development, including almost a decade as managing director of the […]

Duncan Barrier has joined the LEEA Technical Team (LTT).  Formerly technical manager at Checkmate Lifting & Safety Ltd, Barrier has a strong mechanical engineering background with 15 years’ experience in the lifting equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) industries. In the early days of his career, Barrier won the Queens Award for Innovation and progressed […]

JLG Industries has named David Bammel as vice president of Digital Technology for Oshkosh Corporation’s Access segment, which includes JLG aerial lifts and material handling equipment and Jerr-Dan towing and recovery equipment. In this role, Bammel will be responsible for the development and execution of a digital vision and strategy for each brand. Bammel will […]

Airpes, a manufacturer of lifting, weighing and below-the-hook equipment, has appointed Alex Lozano as technical director for the Americas.  Lozano has moved from the company’s headquarters in Barcelona, Spain; the dual-citizen is fluent in both English and Spanish. As the global pandemic eases, Lozano’s role will evolve into a more exclusively site-based, customer-facing position. Lozano […]

The Crosby Group, a leader in lifting, rigging, and material handling hardware, has appointed Wim Fabricius as managing director for the EMEA region. Fabricius will be responsible for leading the business in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and assumes the role from Jason Colwell who will move back to the United States after nearly a […]

Joe Kleiner has been named JLG regional vice president for the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada. Kleiner replaces Brent Miller who has recently been named vice president of Channel Management for JLG. In his new role, Kleiner’s primary focus will be leading JLG’s sales and service growth in the region. “Joe has a long […]

Oil&Steel Aerial Platforms, Italy, has appointed Fabio Quattrosoldi as project leader for truck-mounted aerial platforms and Antonio Pirretti as logistics manager. General manager Fabrizio Girotti said, “These important new appointments are part of Oil&Steel’s development strategy, aiming at strengthening every single business area. Thanks to their relevant professional background, Fabio and Antonio will be key […]

One of Europe’s leading suppliers of lifting equipment, family owned GGR Group Ltd has announced the appointment of Sat Dhaiwal as company chairman.  Dhaiwal has extensive experience and accomplishments in the rental industry following his 25 years with A-Plant of which 16 years were as chief executive officer. He was also director of its parent […]