News Release

March 31, 2006

David Hardin appointed to Americas management

David Hardin, General Manager of Manitowoc Remanufacturing Operations

David Hardin has joined Manitowoc Crane CARE’s Americas management team as general manager of Manitowoc Remanufacturing Operations. He works from the Manitowoc Crane CARE remanufacturing operation in Bauxite, Arkansas, US, and oversees a variety of operations including lattice and mobile hydraulic crane rebuilds, component repair, reconditioning programs, used parts and component rebuild, and exchange activities.

Hardin reports to Scott Alexander, general manager of Manitowoc Crane CARE Americas, and provides leadership and strategic direction for the development and growth of the remanufacturing business. Hardin takes over from Ron Schumacher, who is retiring after 20 years in the industry. Schumacher will remain with Manitowoc Remanufacturing as a consultant.

Scott Alexander paid tribute to Schumacher and welcomed Hardin.

“Manitowoc Remanufacturing became a great success during Ron’s tenure, and he played a major role in making it such a well-run enterprise,” Alexander said. “However, we are certain David Hardin will continue Ron’s good work and the future for our remanufacturing sector is looking very bright.” 

Alexander said Hardin is well-qualified for the job, having held a variety of general management and senior financial positions. He has extensive experience in directing remanufacturing operations, having done so at Komatsu America and Cummins Engine. Hardin has also taught at the University of Kentucky, Gatton School of Business and Midway College in Midway, Kentucky. He holds a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in political science, and an MBA in finance, both from Ohio State University.