SOUTH GATE, USA - Arnco, a leading supplier of puncture-proofing products for forklifts and off-road vehicles, has appointed Steven Ownby as marketing manager for OEM and specialty markets. Arnco marketing director Bob Giasson said Mr Ownby had 23 years' experience in the tyre and wheel industry. He would be based in Clinton, Tennessee.


BRANTFORD, Canada - The Raymond Corporation has appointed James Locker as president and chief operating officer of GN Johnston Equipment Company Ltd, Raymond's wholly-owned subsidiary and exclusive dealer in Canada. He replaces Martin Fabi, who retires after 12 years' service. Locker is currently vice-president and general manager of Raymond Industrial Equipment Inc, Raymond's manufacturer of reach-fork trucks and pallet trucks. He will start his new position on September 16.