Acme Lift has appointed Ed McHale, who has worked for almost three decades in the construction equipment industry, senior vice president of southeastern operations. Acme Lift Co. is the world’s largest wholesale equipment company specializing in the largest aerial work platforms telehandlers and air compressors.
McHale has worked in various upper-level jobs in sales, operations, fleet management and purchasing during his 27-year career.
“Ed brings enormous levels of talent and experience to the Acme Lift team,” said Woody Weld, Acme Lift chairman and CEO. “His strong suite of capabilities in our historical aerial business, plus exceptional knowledge of our growing air compressor business, will be of significant value to Acme Lift’s customers in the southeastern region.”
“Ed and I worked closely together for many years at the former Volvo Rents and he is the perfect choice for us to really emphasize our efforts in the southeastern United States,” said Mike Crouch, Acme Lift president and chief operating officer. “He is a consummate professional and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Acme Lift team.
McHale last worked at JLG Industries as senior segment manager for used equipment in North America. Before that, he was Atlas Copco Rental’s fleet vice president for North America for almost two years. He worked for Volvo Rents from 2008 to 2014, as general manager of corporate stores, director of fleet management for North America, and director of purchasing and fleet services for North America.
Acme Lift, Mesa, Ariz., provides for re-rent large boomlifts reaching up to 185 feet, telehandlers from 8,000 to 40,000 pounds, and large portable air compressors.
