MEC Beefs Up International Sales Staff

Allan Chew

June 4, 2008 • MEC Aerial Work Platforms, Selma, Calif., has announced the addition of aerial lift industry veterans Allan Chew and Martin Davies to its international sales team. Chew has 20 years of industry experience representing UpRight, Genie and Snorkel in the Asia Pacific region. His MEC territory includes China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Brunei and India.

"The access industry in Asia Pacific is in its beginning stages," said Chew. "A 'sunrise' industry so to speak, with good potential for MEC in the emerging market. MEC's reliable equipment, coupled with my friendly approach, will help build a strong and successful dealership network throughout the region."

 

Martin Davies

Davies was previously director of sales and marketing for Skyjack (Europe, Africa, and the Middle East). He now handles MEC sales in the Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, plus he started up and operates the first MEC U.K. distribution center, based in Oswestry, Shropshire.

 

"We've already taken delivery of our first MEC units," said Davies.

 

The U.K. distribution center is also taking orders for the first MEC boom series, with initial production units rolling off the assembly line in August 2008. MEC telehandlers are also slated for the U.K. market.

 

MEC has received numerous large orders over the last several months, adding to its international growth. “Our products are the best bang for the buck, especially now with the weakened U.S. dollar,” said Jim Tolle, president of MEC. “At a time where much of the USA is feeling a recession, we are steadily growing, at more than 30 percent over last year. We are staffing up with industry professionals like Allan and Martin to handle some of that growth, plus we're adding distribution centers in the U.S. and abroad."