18.10.2013

John Penny 1959 – 2013

John David Penny managing director of UK based loader crane and tail lift manufacturer Penny Hydraulics, has passed away after losing his battle with cancer.

Penny Hydraulics was established in 1978 by John Penny senior, a mining engineer, to supply equipment to the mining industry. With the UK mining business declining, the Pennys developed an lightweight, loader crane for vans and light trucks.

Penny junior headed up the new business and broadened out the line into a range of vehicle loading devices. In 1992 he took over as managing director and the business expanded, working with most of the major manufacturers of light commercial vehicles.

John Penny was an active participant in the industry and was heavily involved with ALLMI the UK loader crane association. He was an active member of the Association’s technical and training committees, and played a significant role in helping mould industry standards for loader cranes, sitting on BSi and CEN committees.
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John Penny

He leaves behind a healthy family business with his two brothers serving as directors, while his daughter and son have also entered the business.

The funeral will take place at 12.30 on Thursday 24th October, at Eckington Parish Church, Church Street, Eckington, S21 4BG.