Buer will serve as Vice President Hoist Products - the Americas.
Prior to this promotion he was Executive Director- Hoist Products. Giesige will serve as Vice President Rigging Products - the Americas. He previously was Executive Director, Rigging and CES, Americas. Both serve as members of the Company's management executive committee.
Buer has over 35 years of experience in sales and operational management. He joined Columbus McKinnon in 2005 as President of the Company's Crane Equipment and Service division and was promoted to Executive Director in 2008.
Giesige joined Columbus McKinnon in 2006 as Executive Director in the Company's chain, forging and rigging groups, bringing over 25 years of finance and operations experience to the Company.
Timothy T. Tevens, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "These promotions are well-earned as the experience and strong leadership qualities of both Gene and Chuck have enabled them to drive success in their respective businesses. As we adjust our organization in the face of the current global economic downturn, including the consolidation of our North American hoist and rigging manufacturing facilities, I am confident that, under Gene and Chuck's guidance, our hoist and rigging operations will emerge even stronger and better-positioned to take advantage of future opportunities."
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