William Hackett strengthens bespoke capabilities with new acquisition
William Hackett, a supplier of safety-critical lifting, rigging and chain solutions, has strengthened its customer offering through a new acquisition. The company has purchased Forge Lifting Gear, a specialist in the bespoke manufacturing of bolts, shackles, and forgings. Based in the West Midlands, Forge is known for its rapid prototype and production capabilities, creating custom equipment and volume products for sectors including...
Caldwell names Sochocki RUD Regional Sales Manager
Caldwell has partnered with the RUD Group to consolidate sales and marketing of RUD material handling and lifting devices in North America. Brian Sochocki will lead the sales of RUD products, as well as Caldwell and Renfroe products, focusing on expanding the presence of RUD’s rigging products. Sochocki brings experience from Bishop Lifting and over 12 years in lifting and rigging equipment manufacturing. His territory will...
Caldwell purchases Beloit office building
The 53,000-square-foot building becomes the material handling and lifting equipment manufacturer’s third facility, with two existing sites in nearby Rockford, Illinois. The site, on State Street, includes a three-story property on one side and a two-story structure on the other. It is connected by additional office space, as well as the electrical and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) infrastructure that supports the...
Jason Bulan appointed Vice President of Business Development & Product Strategy
Kito Crosby has announced Jason Bulan has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development & Product Strategy, for its hoists and cranes portfolio in the Americas. Bulan, a 23-year veteran in the lifting and securement industry, will drive strategic initiatives, focusing on business development and commercial and product strategies for the Harrington and Acco brands. “Jason brings a wealth of industry expertise, product...
OZ Lifting Celebrates 20 Years in business
The manufacturer of davit cranes and industrial lifting equipment was inaugurated on December 4, 2004, with two staff; today, it has 25 full-time employees, a distributor network across North America, and is preparing to relocate for a fourth time. Even as the company celebrates the milestone, expansion into a state-of-the-art 40,000-square-foot facility is on the horizon. The new five-acre property, on Innovation Drive in its...
JLG names new leader for EMEAI
JLG Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, named Rogerio dos Santos Vice President EMEAI Region and Global Strategy / Mergers and Acquisitions for Access Equipment. In his expanded role, dos Santos will be responsible for profitable market share growth in the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India (EMEAI) region in addition to his current roles leading strategy and mergers and...
Hy-Brid Lifts announces Director of Sales for Western United States
Hy-Brid Lifts announced that Charlie Haskin will be the director of sales covering the western United States. Haskin’s responsibilities include providing customer support as well as continuing the growth and channel development of the Hy-Brid Lifts line of low-level scissor lifts. “I’m excited to join this team and to be part of the growth for the Western Region by building upon my existing customers and boosting new relationships,”...
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