Movers & Shakers

Local News
- 10 May 2012 ( #564 )
1 min read
Hans-Herbert Schultz
Hans-Herbert Schultz
Greenwich, CT, United States
United Rentals Inc has appointed Matt Flannery as executive vice president and COO, effective with the closing of the company's merger with RSC Holdings Inc. Flannery has over 20 years' industry experience, including years with McClinch Equipment Corp, an acquisition of United Rentals in 1998. From 1998 to 2008, he held management positions with United Rentals at the branch, district, regional and national levels, including senior vice president - operations.

Bahia, Brazil
Standard Tyres Ltda Brazil has appointed Carlo Piccirilli as the managing director of its new international division. Piccirilli has over 23 years' experience in the tyre industry. He was previously the sales and marketing director for a leading industrial tyre company. Standard Tyres Ltda claims to be South America's largest solid tyre producer, and the Brazilian market leader with OEM approvals.

London, United Kingdom
The British Industrial Truck Association has appointed Hans-Herbert Schultz, managing director of Jungheinrich UK Ltd, to its management board. Schultz has worked for Jungheinrich for 12 years, and has been UK managing director since 2006. He is based at the company's UK headquarters in Milton Keynes.

Louisville, KY, United States
Clark has appointed Robb Barnes as the director of its Louisville distribution centre. Barnes has over 21 years of management experience in the distribution and warehousing industry. In his new role, Barnes will direct and facilitate the performance of all areas in the Clark Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center to attain company goals.
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