04.09.2009

New director for Essex Crane

USA based crawler crane specialist Essex Crane Rental, has appointed a new director John G. Nestor. taking Essex`s board to five.

Nestor, 64, is the chief executive of Kirtland Capital Partners, a private investment firm he joined in 1986 and previous owner of the company.

Kirtland acquired Essex Crane in 2000 and operated the Company prior to its acquisition by Hyde Park Acquisition Corp. in October 2008.

Nestor is also a director of PVC Container Corporation as well as the chairman of SmartSource Computer and Audio Visual Rentals. He also serves on as a trustee and sits on the boards of several charitable institutions

Ron Schad, chief executive of Essex, said: "We are very pleased to
welcome John to the Board. His extensive business experience and profound knowledge of Essex`s operations and markets will be extremely valuable as we continue to execute on the various components of our growth strategy."