Jungheinrich Presents Sales Award
March 11, 2009—Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp., Richmond, Va., recently presented its Elite Sales Awards to five of its top-selling dealers for 2008. John Sneddon, Jungheinrich's president, recognized the award recipients at a special event held in Chicago during the week of the ProMat 2009 show. The yearly awards are based primarily on sales volume.
The company’s number one dealer and winner of the top award, the Golden Gabelstapler (Golden Forklift) trophy, was Montréal Hydraulique 04, Inc., St.-Hubert, Quebec. The trophy was accepted by Jean Paré, the company's general director. Montréal Hydraulique also won the Golden Gabelstapler trophy in 2007.
Mid-Ohio Material Handling, Inc., Brunswick, Ohio, was named the number two dealer and winner of the Silver Award. Art Sherwood, president, accepted his company's award. Hewitt Material Handling, Inc., Concord, Ontario, was named the number three dealer and winner of the Bronze Award, which was accepted by Dave LeDuc, sales manager.
CFE Equipment Corp., Norfolk, Va., was recognized as the company’s number 4 dealer. Mark Mazonkey, vice president of sales, accepted their Honorable Mention Award. Norlift of Oregon, Inc., Portland, Ore., was recognized as the number 5 dealer. President Tom Leslie accepted the Honorable Mention Award on his company's behalf.
Each of the award recipients, along with his spouse, will enjoy a week-long trip in Barcelona, Spain, visiting the city's cultural and historical hotspots as well as Jungheinrich's local branch office. The group will be accompanied by Jungheinrich's executive management.
In addition to the top Jungheinrich dealers, awards were presented to the top three sales managers of 2008. They are Eric Leclerc, sales manager at Montréal Hydraulique 04, Inc.; Frank Mezgec, vice president of Mid-Ohio Material Handling, Inc.; and Frank Stevens, sales manager at Norlift of Oregon, Inc.
More information is available from Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp., 5601 Eastport Blvd., Richmond, VA 23231 (804) 737-7400.
