Wildeck, Inc. Announces Top Management Changes
New Chairman and President signal aggressive growth for industry-leading manufacturer of material handling equipment
Waukesha, WI - February 2008 - Wildeck, Inc., the largest manufacturer of mezzanines, material lifts, and safety guarding products in North America, has announced strategic management changes that reflect the company's continuing growth. Current president, Ralph H. Laird, will retire after 29 years with the company and will assume the role of Chairman-of-the-Board, effective March 8, 2008.
Executive Vice President, Keith G. Pignolet, has been named President of Wildeck, Inc. and will lead the company forward in the introduction of new products and continued market growth. Pignolet joined Wildeck in 1986 and has served the company in a number of key strategic roles including Vice President of Sales and, most recently, Executive Vice President. In announcing his retirement, Laird stated that he will serve in an advisory role to new president, Keith Pignolet, during the interim.
"The company has made tremendous strides under Ralph's leadership," stated Pignolet, "and we have risen to become the market leader in mezzanines, materials lifts, and safety guarding products since Ralph became president of Wildeck in January 2002. His 'shoes' will definitely be difficult to fill."
Wildeck, Inc. - based in Waukesha, WI - is the largest manufacturer of mezzanines, vertical lifts, and safety guarding products in North America. Wildeck products are used throughout distribution centers, warehouses, manufacturing operations, and back-room storage facilities for the safe and efficient handling, storage and movement of materials. For more than 30 years, the company has grown through a dedicated and experienced network of customer-service-oriented dealers and systems integrators, nationwide.
Keith G. Pignolet has been named President of Wildeck, Inc. - a Waukesha, Wisconsin based manufacturer of custom mezzanines, material lifts (VRCs), and safety guarding products.
Current Wildeck President, Ralph H. Laird, has announced his retirement after 29 years with the company and will assume the role of Chairman-of-the-Board, effective March 8, 2008.
For more information, contact Hue Schlegel at 262-549-4000, e-mail info@wildeck.com, or visit www.wildeck.com.
