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LIFTING AND RIGGING EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER NAMES NEW MD
L
ift Turn Move (LTM) has promoted Robert Price to MD of the UK-based supplier of lifting and rigging equipment to
the industrial and entertainment markets, reporting directly to the board of directors. Price, previously general manager and, before that, head of sales, will lead the ongoing growth of the business, following the June 2018 acquisition by GIS AG, the Swiss electric chain hoist and light crane manufacturer, which remains outright owner. LTM distributes the full range of GIS hoists, control systems, material handling equipment and components. David King, director at LTM, said:
“The progression [of Price] from general manager to becoming a director was always an aim, mainly to ensure continuity of the company going forward. He has been involved with GIS electric chain hoists since 1998 and this was an important factor in the board’s long-term planning.” Since the acquisition, King
has largely served to provide a connection between LTM and GIS, ensuring that strategic plans remain in alignment. Price is expected to now take a lead on this activity, while King will remain in a supporting capacity, as the business retains his near two decades of experience, gathered since LTM inauguration.
King added: “It was important that the
person who succeeded my role had both the experience and drive to continue to lead the company, as GIS would demand. That is what we have in Rob – someone who is experienced, loyal and determined to succeed and take the business on the next part of its journey. This will benefit both the customers and the employees here at LTM, which, again, was important in the decision-making process.”
In the short term, Price will continue to
oversee the sales department, focusing specifically on complex projects and longstanding, regular customers. However, internal and external development of the team will be a mid-term project. As part of this process, Elise Stuart, sales office coordinator, will transition into a managerial sales position. Price said: “I am taking over at the point
where the company is in a really good position, which is testament to the exceptional effort the whole team has put in since the acquisition. I am also extremely honoured that the board of directors has this level of confidence in me.” Price continued: “We already
have 12 key employees in place, giving us stability and the foundations for growth. However, we recognise that the business is becoming increasingly global, and we must equip ourselves for that journey. Even this year, [GIS has increased its] production capability to ensure that we can deliver against increased demand from the worldwide industrial and entertainment sectors. “Business in general is good; the
Robert Price (left), managing director at Lift Turn Move, was welcomed into his new role by David King, director.
focus on GIS equipment means we are committed to delivery of high-quality service for all of our customers, in both of our core markets.”
TAIWANESE MANUFACTURER APPOINTS UK AND IRELAND SALES DIRECTOR
T
aiwanese lifting accessories manufacturer Yoke Industrial has announced the appointment of Andy
Charlesworth as sales director for the UK and Ireland. Yoke said Charlesworth will spearhead its commercial expansion in the UK “by leveraging his sales experience and pragmatic approach alongside his extensive network of channel partners and end users”. He joins Yoke after five years at below-the-hook lifting equipment
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manufacturer Modulift, where he was business development manager. Prior to that Charlesworth had worked at lifting industry businesses such as Crosby Europe and Hendrik Veder Group. Yoke added that he joins its sales
effort “after recently achieving commercial success from European industrial lifting manufacturers with his strong lifting industry background”. “Andy is excited to work with the Yoke
sales team to spread the awareness and the importance of safety, digital product solutions and fit-for-purpose product
applications to prospective customers while continuously creating the value with them.”
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