MEC Expands North American Sales Leadership
MEC® Aerial Work Platforms, a leading manufacturer and supplier of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), is pleased to announce key promotions within its North American sales organization, effective January 2, 2026. These strategic appointments strengthen MEC commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service across the industry.
Matt Lyons Joins MEC to lead National Accounts
MEC® Aerial Work Platforms, a leading manufacturer and supplier of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), today announced the appointment of Matt Lyons as Senior National Accounts Manager, effective October 13, 2025.
Leadership Expansion at MEC: Brian MacFarland promoted to President
MEC® Aerial Work Platforms, a leading manufacturer and supplier of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), today announced key leadership appointments to build for future growth. Brian MacFarland has been promoted to President and will lead the day-to-day leadership and management of the company.
MEC® Opens Engineering Center of Excellence
MEC® Aerial Work Platforms, a leading manufacturer and supplier of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Engineering Center of Excellence. This cutting-edge facility, located at MEC’s Headquarters and factory in Kerman, CA, features advanced CAD design technology, modern communication and meeting spaces, specialized testing equipment, and a clean-room R&D lab, enhancing collaboration across MEC’s engineering, technical support, and product quality teams.
KEY EXECUTIVE PROMOTIONS AT MEC®
California Manufacturing and Engineering Company (“MEC” Aerial Work Platforms), a leading provider of innovative solutions for the Aerial Work Platform (AWP) industry, announces the promotion of Brian MacFarland to Executive Vice President.
MEC® Ships First DualReach™ 85-J Diesel Boom, the Innovative Two-in-One Boom. Featuring a Telescopic and Articulated Boom in One Machine
MEC® has achieved a new milestone with the first shipment of its innovative DualReach™ 85-J Diesel
Boom lift. This pioneering mobile elevating work platform can switch between telescopic and
articulated configurations at the flip of a switch, dramatically increasing fleet worksite
versatility and productivity.