Press release 

’t Harde, August 18, 2025

Ferdinand Pater appointed as new Operations Manager at A.K.S. Lifting Equipment B.V.

As of September 1, 2025, Mr. Ferdinand Pater will take up the position of Operations Manager at A.K.S. Lifting Equipment B.V. He will succeed Mr. Paul Helmink, who will be leaving the company on October 1, 2025.

Over the past eight years, Mr. Ferdinand Pater has gained extensive experience in various positions at T. Pater Crane Rental B.V., with branches in ’t Harde, Amersfoort, and Almere.

We sincerely thank Mr. Paul Helmink for his dedication and wish him every success in the future.

Kind regards,

Harry Pater

Managing director / Majority shareholder

A.K.S. Lifting Equipment B.V.