12.11.2007

Mantis appoints new GM

Mantis Cranes, the Irish manufacturer of self erecting tower cranes, has appointed Robert Rowlette as general manager.

Rowlette, a chartered accountant, has been associated with Mantis Cranes in a consultative capacity since the company was established.

He was previously a partner with Northwest Consulting in County Sligo, providing business development services, particularly in the area of finance and marketing to clients in the North West of Ireland.
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Robert Rowlette

Prior to that he was regional manager of the Irish Trade Board, responsible for helping companies enter and develop export markets.

Mantis CEO Seamus Mc Menamin said, “I am delighted to have Robert on board as he brings a wealth of business experience to the company and will work with other team members in bringing the company to the next level”.

“Whilst he may need to put his interest in sailing on hold as he comes to terms with the Mantis challenge. Robert’s role will incorporate the implementation of the company’s business plan, which will see its growth in Ireland and in the key overseas markets of Great Britain and the USA.

Rowlette added “this growth will only be achieved by being responsive to customer needs and by the introduction of relevant new products and services. This will see us build on the success of the TC 25 with the addition, over time, of new products. We will continue to invest in the development of the entire team to meet the challenges ahead”.