The new office, located in Girraween, will act as a local sales centre and the local Manitowoc Crane CARE customer service operation.

Since its inception in 2003, MCG Australia has grown and significantly increased its staff levels.

Hull was previously director of trade finance for the Manitowoc Company and was responsible for establishing the Crane CREDIT financing initiative, which, MCG said, has now passed US$300million (€250m) in purchases funded worldwide.

Other personnel additions include two Manitowoc Crane CARE technicians, Danny Hall and Juergen Hauessler, who will support David Tye, Crane CARE manager.