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 News Release
June 24, 2008
John Lukow to head Manitowoc Australia as managing director
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| Manitowoc has appointed John Lukow managing director of Manitowoc in Australia. |
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Manitowoc has appointed John Lukow managing director of Manitowoc in Australia.
Lukow has begun the role and is based at the company’s Sydney office. He has held executive positions in both finance and sales promotion since joining the company in 1999 and was most recently vice president of sales and marketing for National Crane. He has also been vice president of finance and treasurer for Grove and group controller for Manitowoc in the Americas region.
In his new position, Lukow will report to John Stewart, Manitowoc Cranes’ senior vice president of sales and marketing, Asia Pacific (not including China). Stewart said Lukow’s previous experience made him an ideal candidate for the position.
“We are pleased to have someone with such a tremendous track record to continue Manitowoc Australia’s ambitious expansion plans,” he said. “John’s promotion is very well-deserved after huge success at National Crane. Under his leadership National’s market share increased by more than 12% and he oversaw the dramatic expansion into South America.”
Lukow replaces Dave Hull, who has returned to the U.S. after two and a half years in the role to become vice president – sales, North America for the Grove and Manitowoc brands. Manitowoc Australia experienced tremendous growth during his time in charge – the company now has a leading position in the region in all product lines and the organization has grown from eight people to 29 people.
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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