Movers & Shakers

Local News
- 30 Apr 2009 ( #408 )
1 min read
Ed Louis
Ed Louis
Olathe, KS, United States
Systems Material Handling (SMH) has appointed Ed Louis as regional manager of business development for the midwest region. Louis has over 20 years' experience as a parts manager and as an aftermarket sales representative. He is based in the Chicagoland area.

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Jungheinrich (UK) Ltd has appointed Alan Kirk as product sales manager for racking. Kirk has over 30 years' experience in the materials handling industry. He recently returned to the UK from Australia where he held senior positions with several global racking manufacturers. He will be responsible for developing sales of Jungheinrich's racking, shelving and other storage products in the east of England.
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