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Volvo CE breaks ground on $100 million North American investment

May 6, 2012
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Volvo CE breaks ground on $100 million North American investment

Volvo Construction Equipment has broken ground on the first phase of the US$100 expansion of its site in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The first phase includes construction of a new America’s headquarters office. Incorporating the latest environmental building practices, the expansion is a visible sign of the company’s commitment to the important North American market.

When complete the development will include not only a new office building and customer demonstration center but will also localize production of some of the company’s larger construction machines.

Made in the U.S.A. Volvo CE is making a commitment to have machines built locally. The expansion will bring production of some key product lines to Shippensburg. The new series of wheel loaders (L60G, L70G and L90G) will be the first of three new machine types expected to come off the production line. Larger models of the wheel loader, excavator and articulated hauler product lines are planned in the future. The factory could eventually produce 70% of Volvo Construction Equipment machines sold in North America.

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Terex receives ESTA’s Safety Award

May 6, 2012
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Terex receives ESTA’s Safety Award

In an event that brought together hundreds of crane and transportation company giants, Terex Corporation was recognized with the prestigious Safety award handed out by the European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA).

“Safety is a top priority throughout the entire Terex organization, from our CEO, Ron DeFeo, to our team members working on the line,”
says Kevin Bradley, President Terex Cranes.
“It is gratifying to see our dedication to safety being recognized by industry peers.”
Safe operation of cranes is paramount to providing quality service to the industry, and ESTA developed the Safety award to recognize those companies who have made a significant impact on safety by promoting safe work practices and equipment that...

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New Role for Sandvik Construction’s Eugene Lyons

April 23, 2012
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New Role for Sandvik Construction’s Eugene Lyons

As of the 2nd April 2012 Eugene Lyons has assumed the role of Vice President Sales and Marketing, Mobile Crushers and Screens. This position will enable Eugene to utilise his extensive industry expertise and experience on a global basis, thereby enabling Sandvik mobiles to further cement their position as the world’s premier supplier of mobile crushing and screening technology.

Although based at Sandvik’s Swadlincote centre of operations, the role of Vice President will see Eugene Lyons assume full responsibility for the sales and marketing of the all Sandvik mobile crushing and screening equipment on a global basis. Of his new role Eugene states:

“I am greatly excited by the opportunities and challenges we will face, and I know we (Mobile...

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New management at Komatsu Europe International n.v.

April 12, 2012
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New management at Komatsu Europe International n.v.

Effective April 1, 2012, the Komatsu Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Ms Keiko Fujiwara as Managing Director & CEO, and Marketing Division President, of Komatsu Europe International n.v.

She succeeds Mr Akira Sugiki, who returns to Japan after four years in Europe, in order to pursue his career with Komatsu Ltd. as Executive Officer and President of the Business Planning & Strategy Division.

Ms Fujiwara, 46, joined Komatsu Ltd in 1988 and worked in planning and marketing until 1995, when she moved to Australia with NS. Komatsu Pty. Ltd. In 1998, she returned to the...

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Manitowoc announce Mike Heacock VP of North American tower crane sales

March 29, 2012
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Manitowoc announce Mike Heacock VP of North American tower crane sales

Mike Heacock has been named vice president of sales for Manitowoc’s Potain tower crane line in North America. He will be responsible for sales of all Potain products, as well as distribution management and major accounts management in the region.

Heacock brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the crane industry. Prior to his position with Manitowoc, he worked for 10 years at Coast Crane, most recently as the general manager of the west coast dealer’s tower crane group.

Heacock will report directly to David Hull, senior vice president of sales and marketing for North America.

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Manitowoc announce Josef Matosevic as SVP of global manufacturing

March 26, 2012
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Manitowoc announce Josef Matosevic as SVP of global manufacturing

Josef Matosevic has been named Manitowoc’s senior vice president of manufacturing. In this new role, Matosevic will be responsible for overseeing the full scope of Manitowoc Cranes’ fabrication, materials management and manufacturing activities. Working in close partnership with regional and functional teams worldwide, he will help ensure efficient and cost-effective operations supporting overall strategic goals toward operational excellence.

He will report directly to Eric Etchart, president and general manager of Manitowoc Cranes.

Etchart says that Matosevic’s extensive experience in international operations makes him a perfect fit for the position.

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