Movers & Shakers

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- 27 Mar 2008 ( #353 )
1 min read
Ed Delaporte
Ed Delaporte
WEST BEND, WI, United States
Gehl Company has appointed Ed Delaporte as vice president of information technology. Delaporte previously worked with Woods Equipment Company, Franzt Manufacturing and Caremark and was most recently director of information technology for Electrolux Home Care Products North America.

GREENWICH, CT, United States
United Rentals Inc has appointed Kenneth B Mettel as vice president of strategy and planning. Mettel has served in senior management roles since joining United Rentals in 2001 and has helped guide the company's rental rate and fleet management initiatives. He was previously vice president of strategic planning at International Paper and director of financial analysis at Unilever.
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In what may prove to be a sign of things to come, Canadian materials handling equipment lithium-ion battery manufacturer, UgoWork, has announced battery assembly for some forklifts bound for the North American domestic market will now be done in the US. See the story for full details... Continue reading

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Inside The News
In what may prove to be a sign of things to come, Canadian materials handling equipment lithium-ion battery manufacturer, UgoWork, has announced battery assembly for some forklifts bound for the North American domestic market will now be done in the US. See the story for full details... Continue reading

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The Battery Show and EV Tech Expo returns to Detroit on October 6–9, 2025, at Huntington Place. Explore 1,300+ suppliers, cutting-edge technologies, expert-led sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. Don’t miss this must-attend event for battery and EV innovation.

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