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JLG has announced a change to its distribution in Spain: from 1 February JLG Iberica, located in Barcelona, will supply the Spanish market directly with access equipment, telehandlers, parts, financing, training and service.

Harsco Infrastructure has appointed Paul O'Kelly as regional managing director for Europe. Mr O'Kelly will be responsible for Harsco's access and formwork businesses in Europe that previously operated under the SGB and Huennebeck names.

François Desbriere has taken over as powered access manager at Manitou, replacing previous access manager Christian Lajous who has moved to head up Manitou’s pricing department.

Palfinger appoints Cory Hanlon as its new sales manager for the company's Crayler truck-mounted forklifts.

With around 25 years experience in access rentals Steve Shaughnessy has just completed his first week as president of Canadian manufacturer, Skyjack.

IPS, a UK based International supplier of replacement parts and after-sales services has appointed Matthew Ashby as senior account manager for its UK parts division.

Terex AWP has appointed Phil Graysmark as Vice President of Sales for EMEAR (Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia). He will report directly to Matt Fearon, Vice President and Managing Director of Terex AWP, EMEAR.

Linamar Corp has appointed ex-A-Plant and Loxam Access executive Steve Shaughnessy as president of Skyjack Inc, replacing Ken McDougall who is now running Linamar's Powertrain business in Mexico.

Scott Reynolds has been appointed as Teupen USA's president.

SMH, a distributor and manufacturer of lift truck replacement parts and accessories, has appointed Ed Cobb as its Midwest regional manager of business development.

Spider, a division of SafeWorks LLC, recently hired two new operations managers for its Las Vegas and New York locations.

Jacob Thomas has been appointed senior vice president at Terex with responsibility for product development, marketing and the Terex business system.

Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) has appointed Phil Graysmark as vice president of sales for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia (EMEAR), reporting directly to Matt Fearon, Terex AWP’s vice president and managing director for the region.

JLG has appointed Bob Nelson as vice-president, field sales and service for North America. In his new role, Mr Nelson will lead the North American regions in the development and implementation of sales, market development and field support initiatives for JLG. This position was formerly held by Brent Yohn, who recently accepted the position of vice president and general manager for the Jerr-Dan Corporation, which, like JLG, is also an Oshkosh Corporation company.

Bob Nelson has joined the North American field sales and service support team for JLG Industries, Inc

UK powered access rental company, AFI-Uplift has appointed John Robertson as major projects manager - a new position which covers both sales and operations roles.

Luca Allegro, technical manager of Alimak Hek Italy, has been named chairman of the Transport Platform Working Group (TPWG).

Sir Anthony Bamford, owner and chairman of JCB, has appointed John Patterson, chairman and CEO of JCB, Inc., as deputy chairman of JCB Worldwide.

Filip Cossaer has transferred from RiRent Europe bv to Riwal Hoogwerkers bv where he will join its Team Used Equipment. This is a used equipment sales force which operates worldwide and is headed by Jacques Catinot. Mr Cossaer speaks six languages and will join Remon Scheper as an international used equipment account manager.

From January 1 2010 Patrik Nolåker will take over from Petter Arvidson as president and CEO of the Alimak Hek Group. Mr Arvidson has decided to retire after seven years with the Group.