Phil Dinning, Managing Director of leading loading bay equipment supplier, Easilift Loading Systems Ltd, has been appointed President of the Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM) for the next two years.

He succeeds Ross Cargill, Manufacturing Director of Ross & Bonnyman, which makes vehicle tail lifts and shutter doors, who now becomes Vice President.

Mr Dinning, a well-known industry figure, has served on ALEM's executive board for a number of years.

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ALEM represents companies involved in providing equipment and services for the safe handling of loads, whether products, vehicles, equipment or personnel. This includes manufacturers and suppliers of scissor lift tables, dock levellers, associated dock loading equipment, ramps and lifts for the disabled, tail lifts and other vehicle-mounted lifting equipment.

Mr Dinning said that ALEM was a great help to member companies in today's challenging business environment and was in a strong position to provide industry input and support for the UK position within Europe.

"I would urge those manufacturers and suppliers who are not yet members to consider joining," he said. "As well as obtaining valuable benefits, their membership will help to strengthen the position of the entire UK industry."

(CL)