Jungheinrich has appointed two new managing directors to its Portuguese and Italian operations.

Christopher Dörpinghaus is the new managing director of Jungheinrich Italiana Srl in Milan, taking over from Matthias Fischer, who has joined the Jungheinrich board of management.

Mr Dörpinghaus was formerly managing director of Jungheinrich Portugal Lda, a post which has been filled by Alexander Abé. Mr Abé previously managed sales promotions at Jungheinrich's rental and used trucks division in Hamburg, Germany.