14.10.2008

Manitex appoints Fridley

Manitex, the US based boom-truck. crane and RT fork truck manufacturer, has appointed Phil Fridley to its executive team as director of operations.

Fridley was formerly the plant manager and North American director of quality, health, safety & environment at GKN Sinter Metals.
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Phil Fridley

Manitex says that Fridley brings nearly 30 years of experience in streamlining management for other leading companies, including Grove Worldwide and AAI Corporation.

David Langevin chief executive of Manitex said: "We are thrilled to have Phil as part of Manitex. His experience and knowledge will add tremendously to our process. Hiring a new director of operations is part of Manitex's response to growing demand in national and international markets.”

Fridley’s brief is to head up a number of initiatives internally and externally to expand the reach of Manitex International and its subsidiaries.

Manitex International boosted its revenues by 100 percent in 2007 and says that it is looking to implement measures to continue that trend. Last week the company acquired Crane and Machinery and Schaeff.

Andrew Rooke, president and chief operating officer of Manitex, said: "The acquisition of Crane Machinery supports our diversification strategy and adds to our existing replacement parts business. We expect its distribution network to accelerate our penetration into international markets, which is a key part of our growth strategy."

Fridley is expected to bring together the new divisions, while streamlining their operational processes and focusing on expanding capabilities, quality control and development.