October 15, 2008 • Manitex International, Bridgeview, Ill., after acquiring the operations of Crane and Machinery Inc. and Schaeff Inc., brings Phil Fridley to its executive team. The hiring of a new director of operations is the company's response to increased demand in international markets including Europe, Asia and South America. Fridley will head a number of initiatives internally and externally to further expand the reach of the company and its subsidiaries.
Fridley was formerly the plant manager and North American director of quality, health, safety and environment at global giant GKN Sinter Metals, serving commercial, consumer and automotive industries. Fridley offers nearly 30 years of experience in streamlining management for other leading companies, including Grove Worldwide and AAI Corporation.
"We are thrilled to have Phil as part of Manitex,” said David Langevin, CEO of Manitex International. “His experience and knowledge will add tremendously to our process.”
Manitex International is steadily increasing its footprint in the market, having gained over 100 percent in gross revenue in 2007 over 2006, and is actively implementing measures to continue the trend.
According to executives in the company, Fridley will bring together the new divisions in the company while streamlining operational processes, focusing on expanding capabilities, quality control and development.
