Manitou Americas names Burkhammer VP of Sales and Marketing

Words: Lori HeideckerManitou Americas has promoted of Eric Burkhammer to vice president of sales and marketing.

Effective immediately Burkhammer is responsible for the sales and marketing of the Manitou, Gehl, Mustang, and Edge brands in the United States and Canada.

Burkhammer has more than 35 years of experience in the industry, including more than 15 years selling and marketing the Manitou, Gehl, and Mustang brands.

The remainder of his experience includes the selling and marketing for other well-known equipment manufacturers and dealerships in the construction and rental industries.

“As our business and markets evolve,” said Dan Miller, president of Manitou Group Compact Equipment Division and CEO of Manitou Americas, “Eric’s experiences in this industry will positively enable us to maximize opportunities for future growth.”
From Day One to Long-Term Success: Onboarding Strategies for Contractors
January 2026

The construction industry is facing one of its toughest challenges in decades. Companies are struggling to find enough skilled workers while competing to keep the ones they have. At the same time, projects are becoming more complex, deadlines are tighter,

Finding the Right PPE for Your Work
January 2026

When it comes to PPE, one thing’s for sure: safety isn’t one size fits all. The work you’re doing, where you’re doing it, and even what time of year it is, can all make a big difference in what gear actually works. Price, comfort, and job performance all

Back Injuries: The Real Cost and How to Prevent Them
January 2026

The mention of back injuries makes mason contractors cringe, and for good reason. Masons lift heavy objects every day, all day long. When a person sustains a back injury, it is serious. It affects every part of their life, from their ability to perform wo

Detailing for Durability: The 2026 Guide to High-Performance Stone Veneer Transitions
January 2026

Some of the most expensive failures involving manufactured stone veneer installations don’t come from the stone at all, but rather from the material transitions and flashing around it. Transitions are weak points in the overall cladding where water can fi