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News Release
January 16, 2008
Manitowoc names Ingo Schiller VP sales and marketing
Manitowoc has announced the appointment of Ingo Schiller as vice president of sales and marketing for mobile hydraulic cranes in the Americas.
His position is effective January 28 and he will report to Dave Birkhauser, senior vice president of sales for the Americas. Speaking about the appointment, Birkhauser said Manitowoc will benefit from Schiller’s industry experience.
“The lifting industry is a very specialized market,” he said. “We are pleased to have someone with Ingo’s experience and vast market knowledge join the Manitowoc team.”
Prior to joining Manitowoc, Schiller spent 15 years in a variety of senior sales and management positions. Most recently he was executive vice president of sales for Liebherr Cranes North America and prior to that was vice president and partner of Schiller International, a former Liebherr dealer. Schiller holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a number of professional affiliations in crane and engineering associations. He will be based at Manitowoc’s office in Shady Grove, Pa., U.S.
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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