Cardin Tuan Kiet Tran
Mar07

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas honors the recipient of the 20th Annual Cat® Lift Trucks Scholarship

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, a North American provider and manufacturer of material handling and innovative automation and fleet solutions, announced the recipient of its 2024 Cat® Lift Trucks Scholarship Program. This year’s $5,000 scholarship winner is Cardin Tuan Kiet Tran, a high school senior at Davis High School in Houston. Cardin plans to major in civil engineering at Rice University, bringing with him a track record of...

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Mar06

Unirope becomes first AWRF accredited member

Unirope Limited was the first rigging shop to become an Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF) accredited member. Unirope completed a successful in-person audit, conducted by AWRF’s third-party auditors, the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA). The AWRF Accreditation Program is a voluntary opportunity for all member companies and their affiliated branches. Using the current revision of AWRF RP&G, Recommended Practice...

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WOLTER new logo 2021
Mar06

Wolter, Inc. secures strategic growth investment from BBH Capital Partners

Wolter, Inc., a provider of material handling solutions, automation, overhead cranes, industrial dock and door services, and power systems, is thrilled to announce a significant growth investment from BBH Capital Partners (BBHCP). This strategic partnership will enable Wolter to accelerate its expansion plans, including acquisitions and real estate investments, further solidifying its position in the industry. Founded in 1962 and...

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BRETT WOOD-TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING
Mar06

Toyota’s Brett Wood re-elected as Chairman of Industrial Truck Association

Toyota Material Handling North America President and CEO, Brett Wood,  serves a second term as Industrial Truck Association Chair Toyota Material Handling North America President & CEO (TMHNA) Brett Wood remains at the forefront of the material handling industry as the second individual in the 70-year history of the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) to be elected twice as Chair of the Board of Directors, effective January 1. Wood...

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Carnelius Cruz
Mar01

TVH announces new VP of Sales-Americas

TVH Americas, a global provider of quality replacement parts and accessories for the material handling, industrial, and construction equipment industries, announced that Carnelius Cruz will be the new Vice President of Sales – Americas. Cruz will be responsible for the USA, Canada, and Mexico as well as the Latin America markets. The overall customer experience remains the top priority during Cruz’s integration along with...

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Hy-Brid_Lifts_Eric_Liner
Mar01

Hy-Brid Lifts names new President and CEO

Hy-Brid Lifts by Custom Equipment, LLC appoints Eric Liner as its new President and CEO, effective February 5, 2024. He succeeds Jay Sugar, who successfully led the company for the past three years and is retiring on March 1, 2024. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Eric Liner as our new President and CEO,” said Steve Ellis, Custom Equipment, LLC Operating Manager of the Board. “Eric’s extensive background in the access and material...

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Barry Guildford
Mar01

GRI appoints Barry Guildford as its Global Commercial Director

Global Rubber Industries or GRI, a specialty tire manufacturer, has appointed Barry Guildford as the Global Commercial Director (GCD), effective March 1, 2024. Guildford brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in strategic leadership and sales management roles within the tire industry. As the GCD, Guilford will lead the global sales and marketing organization of GRI. Guildford’s tenure in the...

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