06.02.2008

Braud recieves Légion d’Honneur

Marcel Claude Braud, president and CEO of telehandler and aerial lift manufacturer, Manitou, has been made a Chevalier (knight) of the Ordre de la Légion d’Honneur, France’s highest decoration.

Braud was nominated by Thierry Breton, France’s former Finance Minister, for services to business and the military service. The insignia was presented to him by the Préfet of Loire-Atlantique, Mr. Bernard Hagelsteen.
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Marcel Claude Braud

In his acceptance speech, Braud thanked all Manitou employees and underlined the importance of the work of each individual, at every level of the business in the success of the Group.
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Marcel Claude Braud cuts the ribbon opening the new parts centre

The award came as the company officially opened its new replacement parts and logistics building.
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The Légion d’Honneur medal

The Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur was established by Napoloean Bonaparte in 1802. It is the highest decoration in France and is divided into five various levels: Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand Officier (Grand Officer) and Grand-Croix (Grand Cross).