Columbus McKinnon announces hoist and rigging promotions
3 June 2009Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) has announced two promotions within its hoist and rigging operations, as it continues to readjust to tackle the economic downturn. Gene Buer has been promoted to the role of vice president of hoist products in the Americas and Charles Giesige has been promoted to vice president of rigging products in the Americas.
Buer has over 35 years of experience in sales and operational management. He joined CMCO in 2005 as president of the company's crane equipment and service division and was promoted to executive director of hoist products in 2008.
Giesige joined CMCO in 2006 as executive director in the company's chain, forging and rigging groups, bringing over 25 years of finance and operations experience to the company.
Timothy Tevens, president and CEO, said: "These promotions are well-earned as the experience and strong leadership qualities of both Gene and Chuck have enabled them to drive success in their respective businesses.
“As we adjust our organisation in the face of the current global economic downturn, including the consolidation of our North American hoist and rigging manufacturing facilities, I am confident that, under Gene and Chuck's guidance, our hoist and rigging operations will emerge even stronger and better-positioned to take advantage of future opportunities."
