NIAGRA FALLS, Ontario (Sept. 6, 2016) — Vehicle lift and hoist maker Paflinger A.G. has appointed Lennert Berlin president of the consolidated Americas region.
According to Palfinger, Mr. Berlin brings more than 20 years of market insight and industry experience to his position, noting that he “is uniquely qualified to successfully grow our business in the Americas region, while adding great value to our brand and ultimately to our customers.”
Vice President Mark Woody and Vice President Ingo Erhardt — who oversee the North and South America business areas, respectively— will report directly to Mr. Berlin.
Founded as a family business in Austria 1932, Palfinger has expanded to become a global provider of truck equipment solutions serving a variety of industries. Today, Palfinger employs more than 9,000 worldwide and is comprised of 68 companies throughout 25 countries.
Bergheim, Austria-based Palfinger has North American headquarters in Niagara Falls and Tiffin, Ohio.