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[INDUSTRY NEWS] AEM is the North American-based international trade group


Raimondi Cranes appoints Commercial Director as part of global strategic expansion plan


> Raimondi Cranes has announced the appointment of Mauro Masetti as Commercial Director, a key step in the company’s strategic push into new markets around the world. Based in Italy, Masetti’s role will involve leading Raimondi’s commercial division, and masterminding sales growth in both current and future markets, building on a strategy that has seen the company expand rapidly into overseas locations such as North America, the Middle East and Australia in recent years. Mauro Masetti has more than two decades of market experience


in heavy lifting machinery across several European and North American markets A 20-year veteran in the heavy lifting machinery segment with


a strong professional footprint across multiple European and North American markets, Masetti’s diverse background in sales, client servicing and after-sales servicing is strategically in line with Raimondi’s ambitious global expansion plans. “Raimondi is recognized worldwide in the competitive tower cranes industry as a milestone manufacturer with a brand hallmark of reliability and durability. Leading the company’s sales arm is the most attractive aspect of my new position, and I also consider it as a field test of the experience I have accumulated through my years in the profession,” said Masetti.


“The demonstrated flexibility


Mauro Masetti


of Raimondi’s engineering solutions, matched with high safety levels, and the exceptional model performance and longevity are some of the key facets of the brand that I look forward to sharing with new clientele. It’s an honor to join the executive team of one of the top players in


the tower crane industry,” he continued, adding that the increasing global popularity of luffing jib cranes, a segment in which Raimondi is steadily increasing its range, was an added incentive for him to join the Italian firm. In welcoming Masetti, Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Chief Executive Officer,


Raimondi Cranes, said that the experienced executive was a perfect fit for the company. “Over the past two years, Raimondi’s corporate plans have shifted considerably; we have become much more agile, and at the same time we have activated key areas in the business that are now showing fruition,” Alkhoshaibi said. “To further develop and continue with our aggressive growth


strategy, it was integral that a market veteran with demonstrated industry commercial savvy was appointed to the executive team to take decisive steps forward. Mauro, with his deep roots in the tower crane community and the right drive to expand an already highly-developed portfolio, was the perfect fit to head the Commercial team.” y


AEM Elects New Director: Brad Boehler of Skyjack


> The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Brad Boehler, President of Skyjack Inc., to the AEM CE Sector Board to fill an unexpired term.


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representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers, with more than 900 companies and more than 200 product lines in the agriculture, construction, forestry, mining and utility sectors worldwide. AEM officers and directors work on behalf of all member companies,


giving their time and talent to provide strategic direction and guidance for Association action in areas including public policy, market data and exhibitions, as well as technical, safety and regulatory issues, and education/training. “At AEM, we benefit from the support of our member companies


and the leadership talents of our Board members, who are selected to reflect an industry cross-section,” said AEM President Dennis Slater. “Their dedication helps ensure Association programs continue to


meet member and industry needs, and we welcome Brad’s knowledge and participation.” Boehler joined Skyjack in 2003 and has progressively held strategic


positions, including the previous titles of Vice President of Engineering and Vice President of Sales & Marketing. He holds the designation of Professional Engineer and began his career as a Military Engineer with the Canadian Armed Forces. He is active in several AEM working committees and chairs the AEM Canada Working Group and is also active in leadership roles for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). For more information on AEM and its services, visit www.aem.org. y


Rapid Response Solutions Becomes Full LEEA Member


> Portsmouth, UK-based lifting, transport and storage specialist Rapid Response Solutions (RRS) has passed its final audit and been named a full member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), established across the globe as the leading representative body for all those involved in the lifting industry worldwide. RRS started its journey with LEEA as a development member


following an initial audit two years ago and wasted no time in meeting the stringent criteria for full membership, which is only available to companies that are ‘engaged for profit in the verification of lifting equipment, and which, in the opinion of the [LEEA] directors, is competent and can give an adequate service’. Paul Barber, managing director at RRS, said: “After the first audit


they set us a training matrix to help develop our staff. We then had to select a certain number of skilled staff in each discipline to take LEEA training courses. We’re proud to have marked successful completion of this rigorous audit process and welcome the association’s [annual] follow-up audits to ensure we continue to meet and exceed these high standards.” Seven RRS employees have taken LEEA training courses in a


variety of subject matter over the period. Barber lauded the association’s comprehensive programs that cover manufacture, assembly, and testing through to examination and certification of lifting equipment. Health, safety and legal requirements are also included, he pointed out. Advanced programs were recently accredited by City & Guilds, which is backed by a Royal Charter and has a long history of shaping skilled workforces. Barber said: “They aren’t just a ‘turn up and pass’ type of course.


A lot of work goes into getting the qualifications. The feedback from all our guys that have taken courses was very positive; the facilities, course structure and presentation materials are first-class. The process


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