Terex AWP boosts Australian management team

Terex AWP has boosted its management team with the appointment of Kurt Kinder as its new regional sales manager for Queensland, Australia, and Papua New Guinea.

Malcolm McIntosh has accepted a role as quality, training and technical support manager in Australia. Mr Kinder took up the position in early January. It was formerly held by Brian Clifford, who has been promoted within Terex Utilities.

Brad Lawrence, general manager, Terex AWP Australia said, “Kurt has had some 16 years experience in the commercial, industrial and construction sectors of the AWP and rental equipment industry.

“In addition to his corporate experience, Kurt also owned a rental equipment company for five years, which means he well understands our customers’ needs and how best to meet them.”

Mr McIntosh joined the Genie team in February from Sargent Rental & Maintenance where he was the company’s chief of maintenance, operations in Australia. In this role he was responsible for all service and quality issues.

“Malcolm will be rolling out the revised plans for our technical department and will manage our training, quality assurance and technical support services,” said Mitch Ely, national operations manager, Terex AWP.

“He’ll be focused on overseeing the transparency of our business in Australia and the Asia Pacific.” Mr McIntosh leads a team of four technical experts based in Perth and Brisbane.