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Skyjack Announces New Vice President of Marketing

Aug. 29, 2012
Linamar Corp.’s Skyjack Division recently named Malcolm Early as its new vice president of marketing.

Linamar Corp.’s Skyjack Division recently named Malcolm Early as its new vice president of marketing. Early has more than 25 years of experience in the construction and construction equipment industries, with brands such as Manitowoc (Grove, Manlift and Potain), JLG and most recently with Volvo Construction Equipment.

Early’s career has included assignments based in Germany, France and the Netherlands. His industry knowledge on a global level brings an abundance of experience as Skyjack moves forward with its growth plans over the next several years.

“The company is looking forward to benefitting from Malcolm’s extensive skills and experience, particularly his international marketing background as we look to expand our international market coverage,” said Skyjack president Brad Boehler.

“Skyjack has always had a reputation for reliable product and for being easy to deal with,” Early said. “I am looking forward to building on that firm foundation as Skyjack introduces more boom product and continues to expand the entire product line globally. We want to extend our reputation as one of the world’s leading scissor manufacturers to be recognized now as a leading global full line aerial work platform supplier.”

Early will be based in Guelph, Ontario.

Linamar Corp. is a diversified global manufacturing company made up of two operating segments — the Powertrain/Driveline segment and the Industrial segment, which are further divided into four key divisions — Manufacturing, Driveline, Industrial Commercial Energy and Skyjack.