Kell & Rigby CEO James Kell talks to Construction Contractor about the company his great grandfather co-founded a hundred years ago.
Following its recent annual general meeting and elections, the Crane Industry Council of Australia have announced that Melbourne-based Nick Morris is a newly-elected director. Sydney-based Andrew Esquilant joined the Board recently.
Pace Cranes have appointed Tony Clapin as national sales and marketing manager. The company is the exclusive Australia/Pacific distributor of Maeda and Valla Cranes.
Access equipment provider, Haulotte Group, has appointed Grant Mitchell as general manager, Haulotte Australia and New Zealand.
Malcolm Pfrunder has been appointed general manager of crane company James Equipment. Pfrunder believes there is a lot of upside to the opportunities that lie ahead for the 15-year old company.
Jonathan Whalley will oversee Windesal's operations throughout Australia and overseas as the company advances its plans to produce drinking water from the ocean and brackish groundwater using up to 100 per cent renewable energy.
IronPlanet recently appointed John O'Sullivan to the position of sales director for IronPlanet in the Australia and Asia Pacific regions. O'Sullivan will be responsible for IronPlanet's continued growth in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.
Ian Desbrow has been appointed director of the Lawson Equipment Service Management and Rental (ESM&R) vertical in the Asia Pacific region in addition to his current role of director of sales for Australia and New Zealand.
Stuart Crofts has been announced managing director of Brierty Limited.
Following its recent appointment as an exclusive nationwide agent for Hyundai forklifts, Flexilift Australia has appointed a new national business development manager to oversee its projected growth phase.
Kubota Tractor Australia (KTA) has announced the appointment of a new managing director - Toshihiko Kawasaki.
John Deere has elected Samuel R. Allen as president, chief operating officer and a member of the board of directors, effective June 1, 2009.
Tom Phillips has been appointed chair of the Safe Work Australia Council.
Paul Dalgleish has commenced his role as the new chief executive officer of RCR.
Dean Nolden has been elected treasurer of Manitowoc by the company's board of directors.
Brian Tonry is the new chief marketing officer at Emporis, the largest provider of global building data worldwide.
In an exclusive interview with Construction Contractor, Richard Steer from Gleeds sheds some light on how the economic crisis is affecting quantity surveyors around the world.
Adelaide-based AEC Environmental has appointed environmental scientist John Iddles as its environmental manager.
Case Construction Equipment has appointed Matt Hankin as the company's new marketing manager.
The Australian Institute of Building (AIB) has appointed Robert Hunt as the new CEO.
Hugh Morris retired from the Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) Board, effective 23 February 2009.
Two key national leadership roles have been created within SEMF.
Peter Brecht has twenty one years experience with Abigroup, the last five years as managing director.
Boral appoints Mike Beardsell and Warren Davison as executive general managers in the company’s construction divisions.
Manitou Australia announces Noel Sked in the role of industrial products and key account manager.