People - appointments

Rockford, Illinois, USA-based The Caldwell Group Inc has hired of Melissa Searle as a sales engineer. She brings a wealth of manufacturing and industry experience from Laclede Chain Manufacturing Company LLC. Melissa has spent a distinguished career in a variety of engineering, product management, and operations leadership roles. In her new position, she will work […]

Chant Engineering has appointed John Organsky to its sales team as a technical sales representative. In his new role, John will work with customers to identify solutions that meet their testing, manufacturing, and operational requirements across a variety of industries. “I was drawn to the company’s long history, family-owned culture, and commitment to excellence,” said […]

MEC Aerial Work Platforms is expanding its Product Management organization with the addition of industry veterans Rob Orlowski and Corey Raymo, strengthening the team responsible for turning field feedback and rental fleet needs into continued product innovation. Rob Orlowski joined MEC in January 2026 as director of Product Development, where he leads the company’s product […]

The board of directors of Manitou BF met on 22 June to determine the group’s corporate governance: Marcel-Claude Braud was appointed as chairman of the board; Hervé Rochet was appointed interim president & CEO and Pierre-Henri Ricaud an independent director, resigned his post. Marcel-Claude Braud will serve as chairman for the remainder of his current […]

MEC Aerial Work Platforms has appointed Lindsay Stalfort as regional sales manager to strengthen dealer and customer support across the Southwest and Rocky Mountain region. Lindsay will help accelerate feedback from the field into product decisions and provide day-to-day responsiveness for rental fleets. “As we grow across North America, we’re investing in the people who […]

Jekko strengthens its international sales organization with the appointment of Kees Hoogendoorn as export manager, further reinforcing the company’s strategic focus on key global markets and business segments. With a solid background in business development and international sales across multiple industries, Kees Hoogendoorn brings extensive experience in identifying market opportunities, building strategic partnerships and driving […]

Palazzani Industrie has appointed of Andrea Filippini as sales manager Italy, further strengthening its commercial structure in the Italian market alongside Luigi De Matteo, sales director Italy. Filippini’s appointment is part of a broader consolidation and development strategy aimed at ensuring an even stronger and more effective presence across the country. With solid experience in […]

The Caldwell Group Inc, based in Rockford, Illinois, USA, has expanded sales coverage in the Mideast/Midwest and Florida via two additions to their manufacturer’s representative pool. Mark Ganote, will work with Gimel Martinez and Tim Diehr at WH Humphrey, covering Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania for Caldwell. Tyler Schaney […]

David Cormack commenced his two-year tenure as the new chair of the board at LEEA on 1 January 2026, taking over the role from Oliver Auston. Serving as vice chair alongside Auston for the last two years, he has also been a member of LEEA’s Technical Committee. On taking up the new position, Cormack said, […]

Rockford, Illinois-based The Caldwell Group Inc. has completed two important hires, as the business prepares for its next phase of growth. Each brings an abundance of experience and contacts to the company: Brian Porter has joined the outside sales group as regional sales manager; and Kent Henry has joined the sales team as sales engineer. […]