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 News Release
January 20, 2006
Denis François Joins MCG Management Team
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| Denis François: Senior vice president operations for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. |
Manitowoc Crane Group has announced that Denis François has joined the company
in the newly created position of senior vice president operations for the
Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. In his new position François
will report directly to Philippe Cohet, executive vice president of MCG in
EMEA, and will be in charge of defining and implementing a consistent
manufacturing and engineering strategy for the whole region. He will also work
closely with other regions to ensure the company continues to satisfy its
customers and to improve economic performance.
François and his team will provide overall direction and leadership for both
manufacturing and engineering and will handle all aspects of product
improvement, on-site safety and manufacturing excellence. They will also
ensure the company makes maximum effectiveness of its innovations and will be
asked to propose innovative solutions to capacity problems.
With over 25 years experience in senior management, mostly in the automotive
sector, François has held a variety of roles of increasing responsibility. He
most recently served as vice president of sourcing at corporate level for
Faurecia. He is an engineering graduate from CESTI in France and has further
qualifications from INSEAD, also in France. He speaks fluent French and
English and will be based at the Manitowoc Crane Group EMEA headquarters in
Ecully, France.
The appointment of François is part of a global initiative at Manitowoc Crane
Group which has also seen Chuck Mogged
appointed to an equivalent position in The Americas and
Derek Oh appointed to an equivalent position in the Asia-Pacific region.
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 foodservice equipment in the
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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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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