Farms.com Home   Farm Equipment News

Changes in Manitou Group Governance

Ancenis (France), April 23, 2026 – The Board of Directors of Manitou BF met today to decide on changes to the group's governance. Building on its family heritage, entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and operational strength, these decisions project the group toward the deployment of its LIFT 2030 strategic roadmap.

The Board of Directors wished to honor the memory of Mrs. Jacqueline Himsworth, Chairman of the Board of Directors, who passed away on April 11, and whose values, commitment, and vision contributed so greatly to the group's development.

The Board of Directors warmly thanks Michel Denis and congratulates him, as well as his teams, for the work accomplished and the remarkable growth and performance over the past twelve years, which have strengthened Manitou Group’s position as a recognized global leader. The Board reaffirms its confidence in Michel Denis as he completes his term until the next General Meeting. With an experienced Executive Committee and a solid strategy, the group is well-positioned for sustainable growth prospects driven by its 6,100 employees, its products, technologies, services, dealer network, and customers.

Click here to see more...

Trending Video

Future Interest Rate Cuts Unlikely

Video: Future Interest Rate Cuts Unlikely

On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the impact interest rates are having on the ag market. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman visits with strip-tiller Robert Boyle. Also in this episode, coverage from the first-ever Ag Equipment Intelligence Executive Summit, CNH moves to a dual branding model and Ritchie Bros. completes its acquisition of BigIron.