On day two of Bauma, MYCRANE announced its forthcoming launch in the United States, and that it has appointed Scott Wilkes to lead the new operation.

Bauma 2022: MYCRANE founder and CEO Andrei Geikalo (right), COO Piet Kraaijeveld (centre) and VP Erik Altena (left)

Mr Wilkes studied Mechanical Engineering at the LSU (Louisiana State University) before starting work at Mammoet as a project engineer. Whilst at Mammoet, he was also involved in Market and Business Intelligence.

A new MYCRANE office, located in Houston, Texas – a global energy hub – will open on December 1, 2022, while Mr Wilkes’s appointment as Director of Business Development begins on November 1, 2022.

MYCRANE is a Dubai-based digital disruptor for the cranes and construction space. It operates the world’s first online crane rental service, as well as innovative digital tools such as a free crane Selector and an online Marketplace, where new and used lifting equipment can be bought and sold.

In addition to its Dubai headquarters, MYCRANE has a global network of own offices and franchise locations spanning Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Present at Bauma are MYCRANE founder and CEO Andrei Geikalo; COO Piet Kraaijeveld; VP Erik Altena; and Hadeer Khair, Market Intelligence Manager.