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.”
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