"Intervect is in an intensive phase and I see this as a good solution that I take over from Anders Nordwall until a new CEO has been recruited," says Björn Kumlin commenting on his new position.

Intervect is the world leader within development, manufacture and sales of hoists, lifts and platforms for the construction industry and other industrial applications. Intervect includes the Swedish lift manufacturer Alimak and the Dutch platform manufacturer HEK. Sales are conducted in 14 sales companies and some 30 agencies worldwide.

2002 sales are expected to total approximately SEK 1.1 billion and the company expects to show a small profit. Intervect has 854 employees.