Movers & Shakers

Local News
- 10 Dec 2009 ( #440 )
1 min read
Ben Wilson
Ben Wilson
Cannock, United Kingdom
Briggs Equipment has appointed Ben Wilson as head of its national accounts business. Wilson was formerly sales manager at Cummins UK. He will be based in Cannock, Staffordshire, and be responsible for driving growth in the national accounts team and strengthening business relationships.

Niagara Falls, Canada
Palfinger North America has appointed Tom Zwickle as the national sales and product manager for the Epsilon timber and recycling cranes and American Hawk bulk waste cranes. Zwickle started his career with Palfinger North America in November 2007 as a Northeastern sales manager for the Crayler truck-mounted forklift product line. In his new role, he will oversee product development and sales strategies, pursue opportunities in new markets and grow and manage the existing customer base.

Olathe, KS, United States
Systems Material Handling has appointed Ed Cobb as Midwest regional manager of business development. Cobb has worked in sales, marketing, negotiation and management for over 25 years. He will work with customers in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky.
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