Fortbrand Services, a leader in the rental, leasing and sale of aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) and the distribution and support of specialized airfield maintenance equipment, announces the addition of Andrew (Andy) Perrone – Director, Sales- Airfield Equipment.

Mr. Perrone has spent his entire business career in the aviation industry and possesses vast experience in all aspects of airport management and facility maintenance. During his thirty-five years at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Mr. Perrone held positions at LGA, EWR and JFK. For the eleven years prior to his retirement in January 2007, Mr. Perrone served as Chief of Airport Maintenance at John F. Kennedy International Airport. In this role, he was responsible for the management of the day to day maintenance of a large hub airport, which included snow removal, maintenance equipment evaluations, airfield security, preparation of capital and operational budgets, maintenance contract preparation and administration, FAR 139 inspection, preparation and evaluations, airfield preventative and corrective maintenance planning, airport construction coordination and maintenance training in snow procedures, techniques and equipment operation. Mr. Perrone has been a member of many aviation organizations and committees throughout his career and is also a member of the Northeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives and has served as a member of the planning committee for the AAAE/NEC International Snow Symposium.

Fortbrand Services is a niche business specializing in the sale, lease and rental of aircraft ground support equipment throughout the aviation industry. The Company also is a distributor for unique airfield maintenance equipment, including the Vammas PSB 5500, Hagie GST 20 Sprayer, Fresia F2000 Compact Sweeper and Beam VX 800 Multi-Task Airport Service Vehicle.

For additional information contact Fred DiBenedetto, Vice President Business Development of Fortbrand Services, or visit our web site at www.fortbrand.com.

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