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’s Pat Witte Retiring; Laurent Montenay promoted to lead International Sales and Operations;
Kerman, CA – October 2025 – MEC® Aerial Work Platforms, a leading manufacturer and supplier of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), is excited to announce a planned leadership transition for its International business. Pat Witte, VP International Sales & Business Development is retiring after 9 years with MEC. Laurent Montenay, who joined MEC in 2024 […]
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.
MEC® Launches 66-RJ Telescopic Boom Providing Ultimate Reach Versatility
— MEC® is proud to announce the first shipments of the 66-RJ Diesel Telescopic Boom, a powerful new addition to the MAX Series of MEC boom lifts that delivers exceptional performance for working at height. Built for durability from the ground up, the 66-RJ is a contractor-ready machine engineered to perform where versatility and reliability matter most—at reach! Purpose-built to support the demanding needs of heavy construction to the precise positioning demands of glaziers and industrial, the 66-RJ combines high performance and high capacity in a rental-tough solution.
MEC® Unveils the 135-RJ Diesel Telescopic Boom: Innovative Performance and Agility
March 25, 2025 – MEC® expands its boom lineup with the introduction of its tallest lift yet, the 135-RJ Diesel Telescopic Boom. MEC continues to lead the change in innovation and boom lift technology with the launch of the 135-RJ, engineered for exceptional reach, superior mobility, and increased efficiency on demanding worksites. Featuring a multi-directional, […]
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.
Joe Anthony joins MEC® as Regional Sales Manager
MEC®, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Joe Anthony as a new Regional Sales Manager.