William W. Fox has been promoted to executive vice president and general manager of Manitowoc Engineering Co., a division of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Mr. Fox succeeds Ralph E. Feiertag, who recently retired as president of Manitowoc Engineering.
In his new position, Mr. Fox will oversee the operations of Manitowoc Engineering Co., which designs, manufactures, and distributes cranes, log debarking equipment, and contract products such as large stamping presses and tunnelling machines.
He will also oversee the operations of Manitex, Inc., McAllen, Texas, which designs, manufactures, and distributes offshore pedestal cranes, boom trucks, overhead cranes, and straddle cranes.
Mr. Fox has more than 20 years of experience selling and marketing heavy equipment. He joined Manitowoc Engineering in 1980 as vice president and general manager of the company's Chicago-based sales subsidiary. Promoted to vice president of North American Distribution in 1986, he served in that capacity until his latest promotion.
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cranes and industrial products, and ship repair.
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