ELOKON, a specialist in forklift telematics and safety systems, on May 11 announced the appointment of Mark Stanton as its new Senior Vice President of Sales.

“Mark brings with him a wealth of experience in the materials handling industry, with a deep knowledge of forklift fleet management and forklift safety systems,” the company said in a news release.

Stanton has worked in the industry for more than 25 years, including serving as General Manager for Supply Chain Solutions at a leading publicly traded fleet management solutions provider. ELOKON said his expertise will be instrumental in guiding the company’s “continued strong growth in the North American (USA, Canada and Mexico) markets.”

“We are thrilled to have Mark join our team,” said Alexander Glasmacher, CEO of ELOKON Inc. “Mark and I have worked together in the past, and I know that his extensive experience in the materials handling industry, particularly in forklift fleet management and safety systems, paired with his strong management skills, make him the perfect fit for this role. We are confident that his leadership and strategic vision will help us accelerate our growth in the North American markets.”

Stanton’s appointment is effective immediately, and he will be based at ELOKON’s U.S. headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.