Materials Handling - People in the News

Dr Jan Weckes was appointed Managing Director of SCHADE Lagertechnik GmbH, Gelsenkirchen, Germany.Jan Weckes sees SCHADE Lagertechnik as a landmark in his professional development. In making the decision to take on the leadershi... Read Full Article

A Direct Rail Services (DRS) engineering apprentice has been recognised for her commitment, dedication and outstanding work, at a national awards ceremony.NTS’s rail division was at the prestigious Rail Freight Group (RFG) awards on... Read Full Article

Barrus today announced the appointment of Graham Knox as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive search process. Graham will replace Robert Muir, when he retires from Barrus at the end of December this year, after 33 successf... Read Full Article

Brigade Electronics – a market-leading provider of vehicles safety systems – has launched AI Intelligent Detection Cameras to the UK market.The latest addition to Brigade’s portfolio of safety solutions, AI cameras are a... Read Full Article

Doosan Bobcat, a global leader in compact equipment, has announced the appointment of Gary Hornbacher as the company’s new President for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. He will be based in Dobris, Czech Republic, where the ... Read Full Article

DB Cargo UK has appointed a new Chief Transformation and Digitalisation Officer as part of its plans to further improve the company’s operational efficiency and customer service...Rohan Kapoor (BEng, MBA), who was previ... Read Full Article

Eric Gosse has been appointed the new CEO of Nynas AB and is expected to join the company in September 2023. He will take over the CEO duties from Stein Ivar Bye who has been President and CEO acting since May 2022.Eric Gosse has... Read Full Article

Industry expert with focus on innovation and transformation takes on key position... DEVELON, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, has filled an important new position. ... Read Full Article

Martin Dummigan has been appointed Managing Director of SAMSON Materials Handling Ltd, Ely, UK, member of the AUMUND Group of companies, effective 1st April 2023. He brings with him to ... Read Full Article

The President of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) Callum Mackintosh has been recognised for his outstanding track record of leadership at the prestigious Trade Association Forum Awards, held 23rd February. In M... Read Full Article

By hiring Song Yik Chong as Area Sales Manager for South East Asia, Keestrack strengthens its sales team and is expanding and professionalizing the support to their dealer network...With over 29 years of experience, within se... Read Full Article

Franz-W. Aumund, Proprietor, Chairman of the Advisory Board and long-time Chair of the AUMUND Management Board, passed away on 4th February 2023 after a short but serious illness, at the age of 78. With the passing of Franz-W. Aumund the AUMUND Gr... Read Full Article

Deklyn Feather and Andrew Manson have been recognised as Apprentices of the Year 2022/2023 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA). The announcement was made at the trade association’s annual di... Read Full Article

Kubota UK had a record-breaking year for machinery sales in 2022 which saw the market-leading supplier of high-quality compact construction machinery increase its units sold by 14%. In a year that saw Kubota celebrate a qua... Read Full Article

Starting from January 1, Luca Mai returned to be part of the European Triangle team, managing the OTR segment.Corrado Moglia, CEO of Triangle Europe explains: "Luca's specialization and professionalism will help the group pursue the ambit... Read Full Article

Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex Joint Stock Company (AGMK) has placed the largest order yet for heavy-duty Arched Plate Conveyors on AUMUND Fördertechnik GmbH, Rheinberg/Germany. The 54 AUMUND ... Read Full Article

On 1st January 2023 Mari Kuijs, General Manager After Sales, took up his new position at AUMUND Fördertechnik GmbH in Rheinberg, Germany. AUMUND is strengthening its management and sales capabilities on a global scale with Mari Kuijs, thanks ... Read Full Article

Bobcat TL25.60 Telehandler and CT2535 Compact Tractor on display...Bobcat is showing several new products for the first time in the UK at the LAMMA 2023 exhibition from 10-11 January 2023 (on S... Read Full Article

FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies has welcomed its latest intake of graduates as part of the companies graduate training programme.... Read Full Article

Dynamic leader and Kohler Co. Executive Chairman Herbert Vollrath Kohler, Jr. passed away on September 3, 2022, in Kohler, Wisconsin. He was 83. His bold ideas and hands-on leadership transformed the plumbing products manufacturer founded by his g... Read Full Article