APPOINTMENTS


BITO NAMES MATTHEW STONE AS NEW UK SALES DIRECTOR


BITO Storage Systems, UK subsidiary of BITO-Lagertechnik Bittmann GmbH, the international manufacturer of storage and order-picking system, is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Stone as UK Sales Director


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aving joined the business in 2003, Matthew has played a key role in BITO’s growth into a leading provider of innova- tive storage and intralogistics solutions. His recent appoint-


ment to UK Sales Director reflects his longstanding commitment to the business and deep sector knowledge.


In his new role, Matthew will work


alongside BITO’s new Managing Director Chris Price and the wider Senior Leadership team. He will be responsible for both marketing and sales, placing customers at the heart of the business strategy. Matthew will also lead the highly skilled sales team across all BITO’s sales channels. Of his new role and future at BITO,


Matthew says: “It has been a privilege to see BITO grow from a niche supplier of dynamic racking systems to a large-scale supplier of everything required in a modern warehouse. I am proud to be playing a crucial part of our next chapter as part of the management team. “With the right sales and marketing


strategies in place, I believe BITO is in a strong position to embrace changing customer needs and further strengthen our market position.”


Chris Price, recently appointed Managing


Director of BITO adds: “It gives me great pleasure to announce Matthew’s appointment as UK Sales Director. The board and I wanted to recognise Matthew’s long-standing commitment to the business along with his dedication and efforts over the years. “Matthew has a huge passion and


dedication to both his team and the business. He knows BITO and the warehousing and logistics sector inside out and will play a pivotal role in our continued growth as a company.” Looking ahead, BITO will continue to


develop simple and effective automated solutions whilst strengthening its strategic partnerships across the warehousing and logistics sector.


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TVH APPOINTS GIULIANO PARODI AS NEW CEO


lobal aftermarket parts spe- cialist, TVH, has announced the appointment of Giuliano Parodi as its new Chief Executive Of- ficer, effective from 1 Septem- ber, as the company looks to


strengthen its international growth strat- egy and continue expanding its position within the material handling and industrial equipment sectors. Parodi joins TVH with almost 25 years


of experience spanning the industrial, equipment and automotive industries. He arrives from Yanmar, where he most recently held the role of Group Chief Strategy Offi cer and Board Member, overseeing strategic development and business transformation initiatives across the organisation. Throughout his career, Parodi has held


several senior leadership positions, including roles at Yanmar Compact Equipment, Bobcat Company and Fiat Group. His background includes expertise in strategic planning, operational scaling and aftermarket business development; areas that remain increasingly important as manufacturers and equipment suppliers navigate changing customer demands,


supply chain pressures and digital transformation. Headquartered in Belgium, TVH is a leading global supplier of replacement


parts, components and accessories for material handling, industrial, construction and agricultural equipment. The company serves customers in more than 170 countries and continues to play a key role in supporting equipment uptime and operational effi ciency across multiple sectors. Commenting on the appointment, TVH


highlighted Parodi’s strong international leadership experience and strategic outlook as key assets for guiding the company through its next phase of development. The appointment comes at a time when


the material handling and industrial sectors are placing greater emphasis on resilience, innovation and customer-focused service models. As businesses continue investing in smarter operations and long-term growth strategies, leadership appointments such as this refl ect the wider evolution taking place across the global industrial landscape. Parodi will offi cially assume the CEO


position later this year, leading TVH into its next chapter of global development and market expansion.


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FACTORY&HANDLINGSOLUTIONS | MAY 2026


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