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Bigfoot Construction Equipment has announced internal leadership changes as part of its strategy to support long-term growth and customer engagement across the equipment industry. Eric Steiner has transitioned from marketing director to head of business
development, where he will E. Steiner lead nationwide sales efforts and strengthen relationships with partners and clients. Eric, the grandson of company founder Bill Steiner, is part of the third generation involved in the family-owned business. Dylan Steiner will assume the role of marketing director, succeeding his brother. Dylan’ s experience spans several departments,
D. Steiner including manufacturing, shipping and administration, giving him a broad view of company operations and customer needs. In his new position, Dylan will manage content strategy, coordinate trade show efforts and ensure consistent brand messaging as Bigfoot continues to grow its footprint in the access and lifting markets.
LGMG North America has relaunched with a sharpened focus on service, support and
Paylor long-term
customer value, led by industry veteran Craig Paylor as president. Paylor, who previously served as president of JLG, brings nearly five decades of industry experience to his new role. His appointment signals LGMG’ s commitment to expanding its North American presence while strengthening relationships with rental partners and contractors.
Terex Utilities announced several leadership appointments within the
Environmental Woudstra Solutions segment aimed at strengthening sales efforts in North America and international markets.
Sasser
Bryan Woudstra has been named director of sales for Terex Utilities in North America. He will oversee Levy the company’ s regional sales teams and brings nearly 20 years of sales management experience in the Tilden manufacturing sector. In addition, Scott Sasser has been appointed director of international sales for Terex Utilities. His responsibilities include leading sales and dealer development, while also supporting Environmental Solutions Group( ESG) international sales in select regions. Sasser has more than 25 years of experience in domestic and international sales leadership. Martin Levy, ESG senior director of international sales and dealer development, will continue in his current role but expand his support of Terex Utilities in Latin America and Western Europe. Kluver also recognized Mike Tilden for his 18 years of service in international sales. Tilden played a key role in developing Terex Utilities’ presence in China, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and other markets. He will now transition to a new position managing direct customer sales in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.
Manufacturers
LGMG unveiled its new 60-meter( 196.9-foot) electric boom lift during the company’ s first Global Customer Festival, held Sept. 26 – 27 in Jinan, China. The event highlighted several new aerial work platforms and forklifts designed to expand the company’ s product lineup and
Customer Festival demonstrate the continued advancement of Chinese manufacturing.
The newly introduced models include the electric telescopic boom T56JE-2, diesel articulating boom lift AR42J-2 and electric rough-terrain scissor lift SR2625E-2. With these additions, LGMG’ s aerial work platform range now extends from 6 to 60 meters( 19.7 to 196.9 feet) in working height. The products are designed to deliver high efficiency, safety and ease of operation.
The T56JE-2, LGMG’ s featured electric boom lift, includes several design and performance updates. It features enhanced boom deflection and rigidity for improved stability, a new container transport design for easier shipping and a low-speed, high-torque permanent magnet synchronous motor that reduces energy consumption while improving power output. The model also incorporates an 840Ah lithium battery and a dual charging system to support longer operating cycles.
The company stated that these new products will soon be available globally, as LGMG works to accelerate new launches that comply with regional standards and meet international market needs.
Cat Lift Trucks has expanded its electric product lineup with the introduction of the Q Series Electric Cushion forklift, manufactured by Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas.
The Q Series Electric Cushion is engineered for warehouse and industrial environments that require durability, speed and efficiency. It features a maximum lift speed of 16 feet per minute under load and can lift 5,000 pounds to a height of 187 inches. Its compact design also enables tighter turning, up to 14 inches shorter than many comparable 8,000-pound models.
According to the company, the electric forklift delivers reliable uptime, reduced maintenance and lower emissions without compromising performance.
Genie has introduced two new safety accessories: Lift Guard Zone Lighting for GS scissor lifts and Lift Guard Lanyard Alert systems for boom lifts.
The Lift Guard Zone Lighting system projects red laser lines around the
Genie introduces safety accessories for aerial equipment
LGMG debuts 60-meter boom lift at first Global
Cat Lift Trucks introduces zero-emission Q Series Electric Cushion
base of a scissor lift, creating a visible boundary about two feet from the chassis to help improve awareness and reduce collision risks. The beam remains visible in indoor lighting and is protected by a durable glass lens. Zone Lighting kits will be offered as aftermarket accessories for Genie slab scissor lifts globally in early 2026.
The Lift Guard Lanyard Alert reminds boom lift operators to connect fall protection harnesses. It’ s available in two versions: a standard model that triggers visual and audible alarms and an advanced version that disables machine functions until the lanyard is attached, the first system of its kind from an OEM.
Both versions install in under 15 minutes, require no calibration and can be fitted to Genie boom models built since 2003.
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