Popesco to head port equipment group

Popesco to head port equipment group The Port Equipment Manufacturers’ Association has elected Ottonel Popesco, chief executive officer of Cavotec MSL, as its new president.
   Established in 2004, PEMA represents the interests of the world’s port equipment sector to governments, international agencies and non-governmental organizations. PEMA also provides a forum for members to discuss issues, exchange expertise and reach common positions on industry norms.
   Brussels-based PEMA also commissions and compiles industry data and provides research, training and safety information to members.
   Other PEMA members include ABB, Baltkran, Bromma, Fantuzzi Reggiane, Hyster, Kalmar Industries, KCI, MAFI, RAM, SMV Liftrucks, Stinis, Svetruck, Terberg and TTS Port Equipment.
   Popesco joined Cavotec Group in 1988. He is based at the company’s headquarters in Lugano, Switzerland.
   Cavotec, which is listed on the New Zealand stock exchange, makes equipment for ports, airports, mines and a variety of other industries.
   Before joining Cavotec, Ottonel worked for five years as sales and marketing director in one of the ABB companies. He is a registered professional engineer and an associate member of the Facilities Engineering Committee of the American Association of Port Authorities.