Amberg, Germany
Hartmut Müller has replaced Rolf-Dieter Kempis as the new CEO of Grammer AG. Müller, who has been a member of Grammer's executive board since 2007, will be in charge of the strategic product planning, internal control, research and development, legal and IT functions. Manfred Pretscher has also joined the executive board. He is the personnel director and heads the central administrative departments.

Sydney, Australia
Crown Equipment Pty Ltd has appointed Guy Bunn as the national rental manager for its Australian operation, managing a rental fleet of about 10,000 units. Bunn started his materials handling career in 1996 when he joined Crown as a rental sales cadet. He has since completed two international postings with the company and returned to Australia recently for his new role.

Placentia, CA, United States
First Financial Corporate Services Inc (FFCSI) has appointed William P Heston as vice president for materials handling. Heston is a 25-year veteran of the capital equipment industry, specifically in materials handling. Prior to FFCSI, he had worked most of his career in the leasing industry, serving 18 years at CitiCapital. He has a bachelor's degree in business management and economics from Widener University.

Birmingham, AL, United States
PalFleet Truck Equipment has appointed Trak Coveleskie as general manager of its Nashville location. Coveleskie replaces Damon McDermott who retires at the end of the year. He has over 15 years' experience in the truck equipment industry and previously worked at SIA Truck Equipment, Knapheide Truck Equipment, Florida Body and Stahl.