Caldwell hires Sarah Stitt for RUD Products
The Caldwell Group Inc. has named Sarah Stitt product manager of the Rockford, Illinois-based company’s RUD range. The below-the-hook and material-handling equipment manufacturer has a longstanding partnership with RUD to bring lifting points and other products to the U.S. and Canada. Stitt has joined the company’s marketing team and will spearhead the portfolio’s growth in these key regions. She will work closely with Jay...
Wolter Inc. acquires Cincinnati Crane & Hoist
Wolter Inc.’s first acquisition of a manufacturing company was Cincinnati Crane & Hoist (CC&H), a crane and hoist manufacturer based in Cincinnati, Ohio. This strategic acquisition significantly enhanced Wolter Inc.’s capabilities and expanded its product offerings in the crane industry. “We’re excited to welcome Cincinnati Crane & Hoist to Wolter Inc.,” said Jerry Weidmann, president of...
Fairchild Systems named a 2023 Great 8 Dealer
Fairchild Systems, a division of Fairchild Equipment, has been named one of the top 8 dealers, receiving the prestigious 2023 Great 8 Dealer Award for Wholesale Pallet Rack Products (WPRP). This esteemed recognition highlights Fairchild Systems’ unwavering commitment to excellence, outstanding performance, and dedication to providing top-notch services in the Material Handling Industry. The award underscores the...
Robroy Industries® announces the hiring of Geoff Twietmeyer as Robroy Enclosures™ General Manager
Robroy Industries® Enclosures Division has appointed Geoff Twietmeyer as General Manager. Mr. Twietmeyer holds an MS degree in Engineering Management from Western Michigan University and a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Trine University. His diverse professional experience includes service as a partner at LeaderWork, a leadership development firm; senior vice president of Engineering and Operations at Michigan Spring and Stamping, a...
Toyota Material Handling lifts communities Nationwide
Toyota Material Handling and its nationwide network of dealers showcased its commitment to improving their local communities during the company’s annual ‘Lift the Community Day.’ Since 2021, Toyota associates have participated in an annual day-long philanthropic event near Toyota’s Columbus, Indiana, headquarters. This year, the initiative expanded to include participation from Toyota’s dealers, increasing the impact on communities...
Longtime Hyster-Yale technology leader honored as distinguished supply chain professional
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling announces that Steven LaFevers, Vice President of Global Emerging Technology, has been named a 2024 Rainmaker by DC Velocity, a supply chain and logistics trade publication. This recognition honors LaFevers’ for his accomplishments at Hyster-Yale, most notably building the company’s Emerging Technology division from the ground up. “I’ve worn a lot of different hats in my 24-plus years with Hyster-Yale,...
H&E opens new branch near Idaho Falls, SD
Effective July 15, 2024, H&E Rentals (H&E) announces the opening of its Idaho Falls branch, the third general rental equipment location in the state of Idaho. H&E has opened 22 new branches across the country and acquired nine others in just over a year, and it has operations in 31 states. The facility is located at 2727 East 14th North, Ammon, ID 83401-6232, phone 208-977-0900. It includes a fully fenced yard area,...