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Experiencing growth, the electronic control systems company has expanded into Europe.

Manufacturer Gigieffe in Italy is building the presence of its Airo line of access platforms in the German market. It appointed two sales agents, Thomas Kaufmann and Andreas Zelmer, in July, and has named five service reps since February, Alessandro Manini, area manager for export, told AI.

Ex-JLG Industries sales executive Israel Celli is returning to the construction equipment industry with Case Construction Equipment as vice president sales and marketing for the European region. He will report directly to Case's chief executive officer and president Jim McCullough.

MEC adds Gary Crook as director of new product development and Rob Hime has been appointed to its sales team.

United Rentals has appointed Michael Kneeland as president and chief executive officer. Mr Kneeland, who was unanimously selected by United’s board, has been interim CEO since June 2007.

Rental company A-Plant has promoted Steve King to the new position of sales director for the UK company's Powered Access business, part of A-Plant Specialist Products.

More than 500 attend scaffold industry’s 36th annual convention and expo as presidency is handed over

Raymond J. Milchovich, chairman & CEO of Foster Wheeler has announced plans to retire next year. A firm date has not been set, and the company says this is to ensure a smooth handover to Mr Milchovich's as-yet unnamed successor.

RSC Equipment Rental, Inc. in the US has named Kevin Drumm to the new position of senior vice president - strategic development. Mr Drumm has 13 years' experience in investment banking, finance, and corporate law.

Jeff Ford to replace Heidi Stoner as marketing communications manager

Algeco Scotsman, the modular space and storage rental company formed by the merger of Williams Scotsman and Algeco, has appointed William Stokel to the newly created post of vice president of business development. He will be responsible for merger and acquisition activities in Algeco Scotsman's existing areas and new markets including Asia, the Middle East and South America.

Following the announcement of new distributors in The Netherlands and Belgium, UpRight has issued a statement to confirm the position of long standing suppliers of UpRight equipment in that region PSE (Platform Sales Europe).

Palfinger has brought its management board up to four members again with the appointment of Christoph Kaml as chief financial officer. The other members of the team are Herbert Ortner and Wolfgang Pilz who have been chief marketing officers since 2003 - Mr Ortner was made CEO in June 2008 - and Martin Zender who has been chief operating officer since January this year.

Company’s sales team expands with addition of two new personnel

Hewden's managing director Brian Sherlock left the company on 4 July and has been replaced by Doug Sprout, previously finance director of Finning (UK).

Siva Balakrishnan has been appointed as Terex AWP's vice president and general manager of global services and Joe George becomes vice president of global sales and customer service. Both men will report directly to Tim Ford, president of Terex AWP.

Holt Crane & Equipment has become Link-Belt's distributor for 47 counties in north, central and east Texas, US

Ellen Steck, former vice president of marketing for RSC Equipment Rental, has rejoined former RSC parent company Atlas Copco as vice president of communications and branding. Ms Steck will be based in Belgium.

Snorkel International has appointed Kim "Hutch" Hutchison as director of key accounts and used equipment.

At its 25th anniversary celebration, Belgium company, Heli, was able to announce two exclusive dealership arrangements. The company which specialises in the rental, sales and maintenance of aerial equipment, is now the exclusive distributor of UpRight on the Belgian market and Bluelift in Belgium, Luxemburg and Northern France.