Autoquip Corporation Names New General Manager

Autoquip Corporation, a producer of custom material handling lift equipment, has appointed Chris Kuehni as General Manager. Kuehni previously served as the company's director of operations. He takes over for Joe Robillard, who has retired.

Kuehni joined Autoquip in February 1999 as director of manufacturing and was promoted to director of operations in 2000. During his time with Autoquip, Kuehni successfully led the company through acquisitions, facility expansions, factory automation, focused lean factory performance and employee health and safety.

Prior to joining Autoquip, Kuehni served as business unit manager for Menasco Aerospace Canada and Menasco Aerosystems Texas, now under the name Collins Aerospace (UTC). He was responsible for overseeing landing gear and flight controls for military contracts.

"I am honored to have been provided the privilege to lead Autoquip into the future in pursuit of our vision," said Kuehni. "We are in a great position to lead the industry with our new and innovative solutions, and I am proud of the company we have become. We have the largest line of equipment diversity, a strong and talented team of employees, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and a controls company, OSCO Controls, that is leading the charge of innovative controls technology. All of these distinct advantages support our customers' vast array of unique needs and challenges."

For more information contact:

Autoquip Corporation

1058 W Industrial Rd

Guthrie, OK 73044

877-360-6777

sales@autoquip.com

www.Autoquip.com