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 News Release
March 31, 2006
New vice president purchasing at MCG Americas
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| Ted Bratthauar, Vice President Purchasing for Manitowoc Crane Group |
Ted Bratthauar will assume the position of vice president purchasing for
Manitowoc Crane Group in the Americas. In his new position, Bratthauar will
report to John Wheeler, executive vice president for the Americas, and will
take charge of all strategic and tactical procurement for the company’s
manufacturing plants in the region.
A seasoned senior executive with the company, Bratthauar has nearly 25 years
experience at Manitowoc Crane Group. He has served in a number of key senior
management positions, making significant contributions in a variety of roles
in customer support, global procurement, manufacturing, materials, and sales
and marketing.
Most recently he served as general manager of National Crane where he managed
the integration of the product line at the MCG facility in Shady Grove,
Pennsylvania, while simultaneously directing sales and engineering functions.
Wheeler said Bratthauar’s appointment will benefit the MCG organization. “We
are delighted to appoint Ted to this key position within our organization. He
has extensive experience in the field of procurement and this, combined with
his experience from operations-related positions, uniquely qualifies him to
meet the challenges this post brings.”
Bratthauar holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and a
Master’s Degree in business administration from Northwestern University.
About the Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one
of the world’s largest providers of lifting equipment for the global
construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes, tower cranes, mobile
telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube
machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the
company offers the broadest line of cold-focused foodservice equipment in the
industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship
repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial
customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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About The Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes,tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line of cold-focused equipment for the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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