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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Women In Trucking Association announces its March 2024 Member of the Month
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Tanya Miracle as its March 2024 Member of the Month. Miracle is the Director of OE Truck Channel at Bridgestone Americas. Even though Miracle has been involved in the trucking industry since she was in high school, she said that it was 100% by accident that she still finds herself in the trucking industry today. She lived in Ohio when she started her career as a dispatcher for...
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