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Jul102019 by adminNo Comments
Manitou’s MD, Mark Ormond, takes a seat on the CEA’s Management Council

Manitou’s MD, Mark Ormond, takes a seat on the CEA’s Management Council

Movers and Shakers
Following the CEA’s (Construction Equipment Association) AGM at Plantworx Construction Exhibition, Chief Executive, Rob Oliver, announced a new member of the Management Council – Mark Ormond, Manitou UK’s Managing Director. Commenting on the announcement Rob said, “I’m really pleased to welcome Mark to the Management Council team. As a former President of the Agricultural Engineers Association, he will bring an understanding of trade association work and fresh ideas.” Mark has been at the helm of Manitou UK for the past 18 months. His remit covers both the Manitou and Gehl brands with full responsibility for operations in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. Manitou reported record sales in the region in 2018 with significant further growth during the first half o...
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Jun92019 by adminNo Comments
New Marketeer at Manitou

New Marketeer at Manitou

Movers and Shakers
Manitou UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Tarek Husain as Marketing Manager for the UK and Republic of Ireland. Continued business growth has meant an even greater emphasis on marketing and this new appointment highlights Manitou’s commitment to promoting the brand and supporting our dealer network. Mark Ormond, Managing Director at Manitou says, “I am very pleased to welcome Tarek to the Manitou family. His role will bring a new focus to Manitou UK’s marketing efforts.  With 25 years marketing experience in both B2B and B2C marketing, excellent communication, branding and relationship building skills, his experience will help with our continued growth and raise the profile and awareness for the Manitou and Gehl brands in the UK and ROI”. “Globally, Manitou Group's gr...
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May82019 by adminNo Comments
Management Team Shake-Up for Clark Europe

Management Team Shake-Up for Clark Europe

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Clark Europe, based in Duisburg ,Germany, has announced a shake-up of its top team. The forklift manufacturer has reorganized its management team in the operating business segment as well as in sales and marketing. It says the move was necessary to equip the company for the future and in particular to set in motion the plans for assembly production at the Duisburg site. Rolf Eiten, President & CEO of Clark Europe, has handed over the management of the operational business to Andreas Krause, in order to be able to concentrate better on strategic business development for the future. As the new COO (Chief Operating Officer), Krause will in future be responsible for spare parts, order processing, technical support, IT, the European development centre and logistics at the Europ...
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Mar262019 by adminNo Comments
Ireland’s 2019 Rich List No 235: Martin McVicar and Robert Moffett Worth €60 m

Ireland’s 2019 Rich List No 235: Martin McVicar and Robert Moffett Worth €60 m

Business, Movers and Shakers
Forklift business Combilift was started in Monaghan 18 years ago by engineers Martin McVicar (44) and Robert Moffett (62). Before the company went private in 2005, it had accumulated profits of almost €23m on a turnover of €53m. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength with revenues now at €1bn. It is difficult to put a value on the business, which recently opened a new facility built at a cost of €50m. Combilift currently exports 98pc of its products to 85 countries. The current workforce stands at 550 with over 200 new jobs being created. Financial experts have conservatively valued the business at €60m, although it is likely to be worth substantially more.
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Mar132019 by adminNo Comments
Day-to-day management team buys controlling stake in Narrow Aisle

Day-to-day management team buys controlling stake in Narrow Aisle

Business, Movers and Shakers
Management led by Managing Director, John Maguire, have acquired a controlling share in Narrow Aisle Ltd – the manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift truck-based intralogistics solutions – and its rental division. The move follows the decision by Narrow Aisle’s founder, Peter Wooldridge, and Group Finance Director, Cedric Randle, to step back from their day-to-day executive responsibilities with the company. Key management stakeholders within Narrow Aisle also include Donald Houston and Jim Porter who have joined the company as Finance Director and Chairman respectively. Both men have extensive experience of the materials handling sector: Donald Houston is a former director of Linde Scotland and Linde East, while Jim Porter previously served as MD of Jungheinrich...
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Mar22019 by adminNo Comments
Doosan Director On The Move

Doosan Director On The Move

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Doosan sales director Paul Watson has moved to the company’s Birmingham-based dealer Seoul as general manager. Seoul was set up last year as a subsidiary of Duo Group Holdings to sell, hire and service Doosan construction machinery. Paul Watson previously ran corporate accounts and the UK dealer network at Doosan. As general manager of Seoul he will be targeting corporate customers in the quarrying, aggregates, waste and recycling industries.
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Feb182019 by adminNo Comments
FLTA appoints new chief executive

FLTA appoints new chief executive

FLTA, Movers and Shakers
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has turned to one of the most experienced and best respected figures in the materials handling industry in appointing its new Chief Executive. Tim Waples will join the UK’s leading authority on the supply, servicing and operation of materials handling equipment on1st March 2019. “I’m delighted that Tim has accepted the position” said Association Chairman Duncan Nealon. “He is the perfect fit for our organisation and brings with him a wealth of experience and a truly in-depth knowledge of this industry. “His experience in developing one of the strongest and most effective dealer networks while at Doosan Industrial Vehicles positions him extremely well for engaging with our membership while his time as President of the British Industrial Truck ...
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Jan82019 by adminNo Comments
Double Glory For World-Class Wrexham JCB Apprentices

Double Glory For World-Class Wrexham JCB Apprentices

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The outstanding skills of six young JCB apprentices are set to make an impact on the world stage after it was revealed that a second talented team is bidding for international honours. The two teams from JCB Transmissions in Wrexham are gearing up to represent Wales when they compete for places in the UK teams destined for WorldSkills competitions in Russia and China. The first three-strong team of apprentices Kendal Irvine (20), Dylan Edwards (20) and George Walker (22), is bidding for a Squad UK place in Kazan, Russia next summer, while a new trio of trainees is following in their footsteps to bid for a place in the national squad for Shanghai, 2021. Tooling Engineer Apprentices Alfie Beeson (20) and Tomas Davies (17) and General Apprentice Cameron Pemberton (18) were awarded th...
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Dec202018 by adminNo Comments
Apprentice success at Linde’s annual awards

Apprentice success at Linde’s annual awards

Movers and Shakers, Service
Three apprentices have been awarded top of their year at Linde Material Handling’s annual Apprenticeship Awards. Jack Young, Wesley Edmunds, and David Flint were each of the winners of their respective year groups, with Jack Young being named as the overall apprentice of the year. This year the event was held at Brooklands Museum on 14th November and celebrated the young people in Linde’s apprenticeship training programme. Linde currently has 64 apprentices across the four-year programme having taken on 139 apprentices to date. The course allows young people to gain valuable industry experience which enables them to develop their professional and personal skills while also gaining a formal qualification. Apprenticeships are at the root of the government’s drive to equip peop...
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Nov232018 by adminNo Comments
Executive changes at BITA

Executive changes at BITA

BITA, Industry, Movers and Shakers
Linde is to increase its involvement in the material handling industry as its UK chief joins the board of the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA). The appointment of Massimiliano Sammartano, managing director UK at the firm, comes at the same time as two long-serving members of the trade body are to step down. Sammartano said, “I am looking forward to my new appointment on the BITA board. BITA plays such a critical role in shaping the UK truck industry and it is important to Linde to contribute to this.” Taking on the position of general manager of the Northern Europe and South Africa region in July last year, Sammartano’s contribution will be well received at BITA as the UK material handling industry copes with the conditions created by the uncertainty around Brexit. W...
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