27.08.2008

MEC confirms Crook

MEC Aerial Work Platforms has confirmed that Gary Crook will join the company as director of new product development as Vertikal.Net predicted on Friday,

Crook has extensive product development experience in the aerial lift industry, including over 10 years with UpRight and three years with JLG. He is known in the industry for his technical skills, creativity, and professionalism.
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Gary Crook

"Gary is one of the best-skilled and most creative design engineers I have ever had the pleasure of working with," said David White, president of MEC. "In this role, he will be instrumental in determining strategic direction and success for our upcoming new products to best meet customers' needs consistent with our planned growth. Gary's quality of work and integrity mirrors the emphasis of quality, performance, and reliability of our existing products and services. He is a perfect fit with our organization."

"I am excited to join forces with MEC," adds Crook. "They have a great team and I know we can achieve extraordinary things. I plan to carry the company's proven quality and reliability forward into new and exciting products, including a new line of articulating booms."

Crook will be based at the companies Fresno, California facility. MEC has yet to confirm the departure of Steve Citron its head of new product development.