Fiscelli named General Manager of Lifting Gear Hire USA Operations


October 10, 2005 - Bridgeview, IL -Lifting Gear Hire has named Tony Fiscelli General Manager of Lifting Gear Hire USA Operations. Fiscelli has been employed with the lifting equipment corporation since receiving his degree in Industrial Systems Engineering in 1995, holding the titles of Technical Operations Engineer and National Rental Center Manger in Chicago, prior to his promotion.

Fiscelli's responsibilities as the General Manager of USA Operations include management and set up of all LGH USA distribution centers. Within this structure he oversees 60 employees total, including 3 regional commercial sales managers, who oversee a sales team of 20 plus representatives, the LGH Sales Division, and management of the LGH Marketing, QA and IT departments.

Under Fiscelli's leadership as General Manager, Lifting Gear Hire purchased MaxiBar from Bishop Lifting. The acquisition of the spreader bar rigging rental company has proven to be a huge success for LGH and has generated nationwide profits for the corporation.

"Tony has brought tremendous knowledge and insight to the company, he is most definitely an integral part of the LGH USA's successful operation," stated Gordon Worswick, Overseas Operations Director, LGH group.

The acceleration in growth over the last two years has earned the corporation the coveted title of best performer of the eight businesses which encompass the LGH group. In addition, 2005 marked the first year that LGH was named in the Top 100 Rental Companies in Rental Equipment Register.

"It is very exciting to be part of a business that has the growth rate that LGHC has," said Fiscelli. "The quality and safety practices of LGHC have revolutionized the way hoisting and rigging equipment is rented in the USA and has put the company at the forefront in the industry."

Lifting Gear Hire Corporation, a subsidiary of world wide Lifting Gear Hire, specializes in the rental, sales, service, inspection and testing of lifting and winching equipment. "Our business is about managing resources, solving problems and helping our customers to work safely, efficiently and cost effectively by minimizing the cost of equipment ownership," explained Ian Parkinson, Executive Chairman, LGH group.

The corporation stocks over 80,000 pieces of lifting equipment available for rental through its worldwide locations, which encompass The United States, UK, Holland and Germany. For more information about the Lifting Gear Hire Corporation, visit their website at www.lgh-usa.com.

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