The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has appointed Tim Waples, one of the most experienced and best respected figures in the materials handling industry as its new chief executive.

Aires in the USA has announced that Lance Allen, GMS, has joined the company as general manager of the West Coast Region. In his role, Lance will be responsible for the continued growth and development of Aires’ business in the region.

Stevens International Forwarders has announced the appointment of Andy Roller as international pricing and vendor supply chain manager.

Lexicon Relocation, from Jacksonville in Florida, has appointed Rachael Schepemaker as senior proposal manager.

Neil Bishop, Chairman and Business Development Director at Bishop’s Move, is celebrating his 25th year at Bishop’s Move.

The Mason family have sadly announced the death of Esme Mason just before Christmas.

The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) in the UK has announced that Peter Harvey MBE, is to leave his post following a 6+ year tenure as chief executive.

Long-established UK moving specialist Johnsons has announced the appointment of Dave Hurdiss as training and quality manager.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT(UK)) has appointed Paul Sainthouse as president of the Institute for 2019.

Scania (Great Britain) Limited has appointed Simon Gray as national fleet manager – municipal and specialist sales.

Arpin Group has sadly announced the sudden death of Bob Sullivan, the Group’s SVP of Corporate Accounts, on 15 December, 2018.

Stevens International Forwarders from Fort Wayne, Indiana has announced the appointment of Rebecca Weiss as Department of State (DOS1) relocation coordinator to the organisation’s government relocation team.

Asian Tigers honoured Peter Schaefers on his retirement at the Cadillac Ranch in National Harbor, Maryland on Sunday, 7 October 2018.

Union Tank Eckstein GmbH & Co KG is continuing its expansion strategy with the opening of a new branch in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Moving industry software specialist Moveware has announced the appointment of Sean McNerney as a sales and client services manager based in the USA.

Pickfords has announced the appointment of Mark Taylor as managing director of Pickfords’ operating company Pickfords Move Management Ltd.

Gerson Relocation has announced the appointment of Joe Quinlivan to its supply chain management team based in the UK.

Arpin International Group has appointed Deena Fernandes as head of operations for Arpin Middle East.

The Doree Bonner International Group has recently appointed Franciele Schenatto Alves to the position of group international shipping manger.

Errol Gardiner joined Transworld International in New Zealand to handle business development on 24 September, 2018. Until recently Errol ran New Zealand Van Lines and became FIDI president in 2013.