USA / Asia - Columbus McKinnon, the leading manufacturer of hoist and chain products in North America, has appointed Don Dimitroff has been appointed to the newly-created position of entertainment sales manager in North America. In his new position, Dimitroff will be responsible for sales and support of the complete line of entertainment hoists, rigging products, and accessories. Additionally, he will conduct CM Motor Schools, hands-on seminars designed to familiarize workers with the proper techniques for inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing CM Hoists.

Dimitroff joined Columbus McKinnon as a customer service representative in 1996 and since then has held numerous titles within the organization. Most recently, he was a customer service supervisor while simultaneously handling a variety of duties on the entertainment side of the business.

CM has also announced that Stuart Pattison has been promoted to regional manager for Asia. Pattison is responsible for the marketing and sales of Columbus McKinnon’s hoists, chains, chain attachments and related products in the Asian markets, including New Zealand and Australia. Pattison joined Columbus McKinnon in 1989 as a territory manager in Northern California and Nevada, before relocating to New York where he was first sales and products manager for Conco Manipulators and later for LodeRail enclosed tracks and cranes.

(Lee Baldock)


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