BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Patrick Shimalla is the newest addition to Empire Crane’s sales team. As the New Jersey Sales Representative, he will be responsible for assisting customers throughout New Jersey with crane purchases, rentals, and directing them to the parts and service teams. Shimalla has experience in construction with a background in engineering.

“I’m looking forward to reestablishing and making new connections in the industry,” Shimalla said.

Shimalla will be representing the many crane manufacturers that Empire has to offer including: Tadano Mantis, Demag, Manitex, Kobelco, and Terex, among others. Paul Lonergan, President of Empire Crane, oversees the New Jersey area and said he is glad to have Shimalla on board.

“Pat is going to be a great asset," Lonergan said. "We needed someone who can represent our company and our product offerings that is local and motivated.”

Empire Crane Company was founded by Paul and Luke Lonergan in 2002. They are an authorized dealer for Tadano, Demag, Tadano Mantis, Kobelco, Manitex, Terex, Magni, and Broderson. Empire Crane Company offers crane sales, parts, service, and rentals at their three branches in Syracuse New York, Bridgewater, New Jersey, and Boston, Massachusetts.