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Lifting and Metals businesses, respectively.
“ Celebrating 70 years of our family business, we honor the legacy of my grandparents, whose vision and hard work laid our foundation. My parents nurtured this dream with dedication, resilience and love— steering us through challenges and triumphs. My brother Matt, with his innovation and spirit, represents our bright future. Together, we embody the past, present and future, united by values and aspirations that guide us. Here’ s to our family’ s journey and the promise of many more successful years ahead,” President of Sheffield Metals and New Tech Machinery, Adam Mazzella, said.
PALFINGER partners with Servicios Industriales Gonzales( SIG).
PALFINGER Boosts North American Supply Chain
PALFINGER has announced a strategic partnership with Servicios Industriales Gonzales( SIG), a Monterrey-based producer of heavy structural weldments. The companies have signed a Letter of Intent to enhance PALFINGER’ s supply chain and operational efficiency in North America.
Under the agreement, SIG will supply welded components crucial for PALFINGER’ s cable hoist, service crane and aerial work platform products. The partnership is set to improve the reliability and performance of PALFINGER’ s offerings by ensuring a steady supply of parts.
“ SIG’ s ability to deliver high-quality products at competitive prices will enable us to focus on our core strengths, such as assembly while ensuring we meet our customers’ needs efficiently,” PALFINGER Senior VP of Supplier Management, Harald Hauser, said.
• CraneWorks recently announced Randy Hoover as their new product manager for boom trucks and sign cranes. With a remarkable 24-year career in the
Randy Hoover crane and aerial platform industry, Hoover brings a wealth of expertise in manufacturing, retail sales and crane instrumentation.
In his new role at CraneWorks, he will utilize his extensive industry knowledge to work closely with the dynamic sales team. His focus will be on driving strategic initiatives to expand and optimize the boom truck and sign crane market. Known for his commitment to excellence and a proven track record of fostering growth, Randy is set to be a valuable asset to the CraneWorks team.
Randy’ s appointment underscores CraneWorks’ dedication to enhancing its leadership team with seasoned professionals, ensuring continued growth and innovation in the industry.
• Superior Rigging & Erecting Co. has announced the appointment of Cristian Cioara as the Orlando, Florida, branch VP and general manager. Cioara joined
Cristian Cioara the team in June, bringing with him 18 years of experience and expertise in the construction industry.
Cioara has held senior engineering and project management roles in the special projects and healthcare divisions at Turner Construction Company. His extensive background includes managing high-profile projects, such as a construction project for the USCIS & DHS in Atlanta, Georgia. Cioara’ s skills in design-build, high-rise vertical construction, federal work, healthcare work and special projects make him an invaluable addition to the team.
“ We are excited to welcome Cristian to Superior,” CEO / President Patrick Lewis said.“ His experience in managing diverse and complex construction projects will be a tremendous asset to our Orlando branch. We look forward to seeing the innovative solutions and leadership he will bring to our team.”
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• 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
Jay Holt experience with companies, such 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.
• The Caldwell Group Inc. has appointed Sarah Stitt as the product manager for its RUD range, bolstering the company’ s efforts to expand its market presence in the U. S. and
Sarah Stitt
Canada.
Stitt will lead the marketing team in promoting Caldwell’ s lifting points and other material handling equipment. She will collaborate closely with Jay Schroeder, regional sales manager RUD west, and various technical and sales teams to identify new sales opportunities and market trends. Additionally, she will work with RUD’ s German sales and marketing teams to enhance market segments and user groups.
“ As the newest member of this dynamic team, I look forward to fostering collaboration between RUD and Caldwell to provide our customers with the best solutions available. I am committed to using my knowledge to help bring RUD brand awareness and value to the U. S. and Canada,” Stitt said.
Spohn + Burkhardt Opens North American Division
Spohn + Burkhardt has announced the establishment of its new North American division in Milford, Connecticut. Located at 500 Bic Drive, this new division will serve as the main North American hub for sales, customer support, product service and local inventory.
If you’ re not familiar with the organization, Spohn + Burkhardt has been serving the crane industry for over 100 years through the supply of joysticks, control stations and operator cabins.
“ We are thrilled to establish a direct presence in North America,” said Markus Seifert, CEO of Spohn + Burkhardt.“ This new division will enable us to provide our customers with enhanced support and local product service.”
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