SAMSON Materials Handling, part of the AUMUND Group, has appointed Malcolm Youll as its new managing director. Mr Youll will be based at the SAMSON office in Cambridgeshire, UK.

Mr Youll brings vast international experience of the capital equipment industry and complex engineered solutions having worked for CNH, CAT and Cargotec, SAMSON said in a statement. His wide range of experience in the field of Mining and Ports & Terminals will expand the SAMSON Materials Handling activities in the various markets worldwide, the company added.

Mr Youll holds a degree in Manufacturing, Management and Technology.