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Monart appointed Regional General Manager North America

Words: Ricardo BaptistaThierry Monart has been appointed to the position of Regional General Manager North America for the Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Division.

Thierry Monart is located in La Porte, TX and became responsible to lead the Rental North America Organization and drive its profitable sustainable growth. He is now in charge of Atlas Copco Rental US as well as Atlas Copco Rental Canada and Atlas Copco Rental Mexico.

He has been working for 24 years within the Atlas Copco group in both Product Companies and Customer Centers. Prior to joining Atlas Copco Rental division, Thierry worked as General Manager for Atlas Copco Compresseurs France and before that as General Manager of the Ceccato Aria Compressa Italy Customer Center, based in Brendola.
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