Friday quiz: Access equipment fatalities | Manitou’s new battery joint venture | Who is new Nixon Hire CEO?
1) By what percentage did fatal and major incidents involving powered access equipment decrease in 2024, according to IPAF’s Global Safety Report? 15% 26% 12% 2) Where will Manitou and Hangcha’s new lithium-ion battery joint venture be established? Metz, in northeastern France Le Mans, in Sarthe, France Toulouse, in southern France 3) What is the […]
New CEO for Opifex-Synergy in US
Opifex-Synergy, the major US rental business in the Southern states of the US, has appointed Joseph ‘Jay’ Vaughn III as its CEO. Vaughn was the CEO and co-founder of Texas-based Opifex. His appointment follows the merger last year of Opifex and Florida-based Synergy Equipment. He succeeds Synergy founder J C Mas, who will become chairman […]
AT-PAC appoints Managing Director – USA
AT-PAC, a global provider in industrial scaffolding solutions, has appointed Allan Hazzard as Managing Director – USA. With decades of experience in operational leadership and commercial strategy, Hazzard joined AT-PAC in 2024 to lead the Canadian business. His success in expanding AT-PAC’s footprint in Canada—marked by commercial momentum and organizational alignment—positions him well to drive […]
Q&A with new secretary general of the European Rental Association
IRN: First of all, congratulations on your appointment. How does it feel to be in that position after many years working as manager of ERA?Carole Bachman: Thank you, Murray! I’m truly honoured to step into the role of Secretary General of ERA. After many years as ERA’s manager, this new position represents both an exciting […]
Finning makes senior finance appointment
Finning International has appointed David Primrose as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Primrose is a chartered professional accountant and has held a range of senior executive roles at Finning, including president of Finning Canada, managing director for Finning UK and Ireland, executive vice president of Mining for Finning Canada, and senior vice […]
New head for Kiloutou in Italy
Kiloutou has appointed a new managing director for its Italian business, with former Linde and Errevi Automation manager Andrea Lusvardi taking on the role from 4 July. He succeeds Yann Canari, who is leaving Kiloutou after a 25-year career with the group, including the last seven years in Italy. Canari is leaving to pursue new […]
HAE welcomes seven new board members
Following its Annual General Meeting last week, Hire Association Europe has welcomed seven new members to its board. Andrew Thompson, CEO of Cleveland Group, joins the HAE Tools, Plant and Equipment Board, alongside Sean Scarah, director of Plant & Logistics (Asset and Technology Solutions) at Balfour Beatty. Joining the HAE EHA Supply Chain Board is […]
AXCS names new product manager
AXCS Equipment has announced Paul Michaels as the company’s new Group Product Manager. One of Michaels’ primary responsibilities will be to work on the development and deployment of the company’s new and expanding product portfolio. He will be responsible for overall customer experience and product strategy by translating market needs and determining how both legacy […]
New managing director for APS
The UK’s largest provider of new and used equipment Access Platforms Sales (APS) has appointed Andy Bray to the position of Managing Director. Bray, who also becomes a shareholder of the company, started in the role on 7 July and previously served as Managing Director at Versalift United Kingdom. He is currently a member of […]