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 News Release
March 13, 2006
Roland Hammer joins Manitowoc Crane Group
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| Roland Hammer, director of strategic accounts, Manitowoc Crane Group |
Manitowoc Crane Group announces that Roland Hammer has joined the company as
director of strategic accounts. Hammer will handle specific accounts in the
Americas across the complete range of Manitowoc Crane Group products,
comprising Grove mobile cranes, Manitowoc crawler cranes, National boom
trucks, and Potain tower cranes.
Hammer reports to David Birkhauser, senior vice president of sales for the
Americas, and operates through the Manitowoc Crane Group – Shady Grove
facility in Pennsylvania. Birkhauser said Hammer’s appointment is significant
for Manitowoc Crane Group.
“Roland is well-known throughout the industry in North America and we’re
delighted to welcome him to our team,” Birkhauser added. “Roland has over 30
years experience in the business and has held senior management positions with
a variety of major crane companies in disciplines ranging from sales and
marketing through to design. He is a real asset to our company.”
About the Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one
of the world’s largest providers of lifting equipment for the global
construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes, tower cranes, mobile
telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube
machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the
company offers the broadest line of cold-focused foodservice equipment in the
industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship
repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial
customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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