Dave Hardin

In his new role, Hardin provides planning, direction and management for all Manitowoc Crane Care teams in North and South America. He will further develop the parts and service operations, rapid response teams, and contact centers. He also oversees the training and technical support efforts for the Americas. Hardin will relocate to the Manitowoc Crane Care facility in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania.

For the last year, Hardin has worked from the Manitowoc Crane Care remanufacturing facility in Bauxite, Arkansas. Here he oversaw operations including lattice and mobile hydraulic crane rebuilds, component repair, reconditioning programs and exchange activities.

In his new position Hardin reports directly to Larry Weyers, executive vice president of

Manitowoc Crane Care. Weyers paid tribute to Hardin’s excellent contribution over the past 12 months.

“David has been an integral part of Manitowoc Crane Care’s growing organization,” he said. “Now we are looking to build on that foundation, as we move ahead with new, challenging, and innovative customer support programs.”

Prior to joining MCG, Hardin held a variety of general management and senior financial positions at Komatsu America and Cummins Engine. He also taught at the University of Kentucky, Gatton School of Business and Midway College in Midway, Kentucky. He holds a degree in political science, and an MBA in finance, both from Ohio State University.


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