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• Stellar Industries, a 100 % employee-owned manufacturer of mechanic trucks, cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers and service truck and van accessories, has announced the addition of three new regional sales managers to their sales team.
Eric Best joins to cover the North- Central region, taking over from Kirk Uhlenhopp. Best brings over 20 years of experience in sales and leadership, with a strong background in digital marketing. He has previously led a national sales team and managed a $ 20 million territory. Best, originally from
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Garner, Iowa, looks forward to contributing to the success of his hometown company. He currently resides in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with his family.
Kevin Ellis will manage the Northeast region. Ellis has a 28-year career in the truck equipment business, focusing on bucket and mechanic trucks. Previously, he served as a sales operations and order fulfillment manager, excelling in managing inside sales and overseeing the quote process. Ellis, who is based in Edmond, Oklahoma, will be relocating to the Northeast to better serve the region. Richard Holley takes over the Southwest region from Steve Jones. Holley, an experienced salesman of bucket trucks, is eager to understand and sell Stellar products while providing post-sale support to customers. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Holley enjoys hiking, golf and pickleball in his personal time.
McAdoo’ s Towing & Crane Service relies on Link-Belt for renewable gas project.
Link-Belt 120 | RT Paving Way for Greener Future
The Link-Belt 120 | RT rough terrain crane is making waves in London, Kentucky, as McAdoo’ s Towing & Crane Service of West Alexander, Pennsylvania, leverages its power to revolutionize a renewable gas project at the Laurel Ridge Landfill.
This crane, boasting a 120-ton capacity, is crucial in constructing a groundbreaking gas-capture project. The project aims to transform 1,800 cubic feet per minute( cfm) of gas collected from the landfill into 450,000 metric million British thermal units( MMBtu) of natural gas annually, fueling sustainable initiatives across the United States.
“ The Link-Belt 120 | RT crane is really well suited for this small construction site because of its compact size and excellent maneuverability in tight spaces,” McAdoo crane operator Jordan Miller said.
Equipped with Link-Belt’ s Pulse 2.0 LMI system and the variable confined area lifting capacities( V-CALC), the 120 | RT ensures smooth, precise lifts.
• The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association( LEEA) has appointed Matt Barber as director of membership, a strategic addition to their senior management team aimed at driving the Matt Barber association’ s growth and development.
“ I am honored to have joined LEEA in this exciting period of growth and look forward to working with the LEEA team as well as getting to know our members,” said Barber.“ I will be bringing my experience of membership engagement to our approach in ensuring a safer world when using lifting equipment.”
In his new role, Barber will focus on providing excellent support and guidance to LEEA members amidst a constantly evolving industry.
• Engineered Rigging has recently announced the appointment of Jay Holt, PE and PMP, as director of assets and engineering. Holt, who has over 22 years of experience with companies, such Jay Holt as Rigging International, Sarens, Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. and Entergy, brings a wealth of expertise, an innovative approach and a collaborative spirit to his new role.
“ Having an in-house engineering team, equipment rental and seasoned technical support under a single roof is one of the unique advantages that Engineered Rigging offers our clients. We’ re thrilled to strengthen our capabilities with the addition of Jay Holt,” said Christopher Cox, PE, founder and president of Engineered Rigging.
Holt will oversee Engineered Rigging’ s extensive rental fleet of heavy lifting and specialized transport equipment, and develop engineering solutions for the company’ s clients.
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