Marcus Curry, Managing Director of George Taylor Lifting Gear – one of the premier brands of lifting, hoisting and mechanical handling products – has joined the Board of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA).

“I am proud to be joining the LEEA Board at such an important time for the Association,” said Curry, who brings tremendous experience to the Board – including 20 years of purchasing and selling all over the world but particularly in Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East.

He added: “I look forward to working with the LEEA team. Their vision includes continuing to develop as a global entity through engaging not only with non-traditional user markets but also with highly skilled and technical companies in emerging countries. This bodes well for a great future for the Association.”

Ross Moloney, LEEA CEO, said: “I am delighted to have Marcus joining the Board, I am confident that he will be a key voice in representing the membership as we look to further improve the offering of the Association and continue to make and win the argument around lifting standards globally.”

Marcus Curry, Managing Director of George Taylor Lifting Gear. Courtesy of LEEA.

About LEEA

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is established across the globe as the leading representative body for all those involved in the lifting industry worldwide.

It is the respected and authoritative representative body for its members who work in every aspect of the industry, from design, manufacture, refurbishment, and repair, to the hire, maintenance and use of lifting equipment.

The Association has played a key role in this specialized field for over 70 years, from training and standards-setting through to health and safety, the provision of technical and legal advice, and the development of examination and licensing systems.

LEEA represents its members at the highest levels across a range of both public and private bodies, including various government departments, as well as nationally and internationally recognized professional and technical institutions.

Source: LEEA

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