We have received the sad news UK crane industry veteran John MacGregor has died.
He passed away on Monday after a long illness, having celebrated his 79th birthday in May.
John McGregor
John MacGregor spent his entire career in the construction equipment industry having joined the tower crane division of Liebherr GB in 1963. He had two spells away from Liebherr, during which time he worked with companies such as Blackwood Hodge, Wyseplant, Baldwins, and Morrow UK, only to return each time, the last time in 1995 when he was appointed area sales manager mobile cranes, remaining with the business until he retired in 2011.
John McGregor on his retirement with Richard Everist of Liebherr
In the words of one of his colleagues at Liebherr, “John was a larger than life character and a legend in the industry who made many friends and had an incredible knowledge base. He still enjoyed talking about the industry right up until his final days. May he rest in peace.”
He was also a great family man and adored his late wife Barbara, children Karl and Elizabeth, and his four beloved grandchildren.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
We hope to learn a little more of his early career and will update this tribute when we do. Additionally. As soon as we hear of the funeral arrangements, we will post them here.
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