Lars-Petter Godenhielm, Dinolift's new managing director

Shady Grove, PA, US

Glen Tellock has been elected chairman of Manitowoc. He replaces Terry Growcock, who retired as chairman at the end of 2008. Tellock joined the company in 1991 as director of accounting. After serving as corporate controller and vice president of finance and treasurer, he was appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer in 1999. He also served in dual roles as senior vice president of Manitowoc Company and president of Manitowoc Crane Group from 2002 until he was named president and chief executive officer of the corporation in 2007.

Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

The PALFINGER North America Group has appointed Bart Conry as its new Group Fleet Manager. Conry is responsible for all fleet sales for all products offered by PALFINGER, Omaha Standard and MBB Interlift. He will focus on the long-term growth of the organisation through fleet account development, sales force management, and operations and sales strategies. Conry graduated from the Ohio State University with a Bachelor's degree of Science and Business Administration. He has worked for companies such as Peabody Galion, Buckeye Truck Equipment, Great Lakes Truck Equipment, America's Body Company and Leggett & Platt.

Helsinki, Finland

Dinolift Oy's executive chairman, Lars-Petter Godenhielm, has been appointed managing director. Godenhielm takes over from Erkki Hokkinen who recently resigned.