In memoriam: Manitou Group's Marcel Braud
It is with profound emotion and immense sadness that Manitou Group announces the passing of Marcel Braud, honorary chairman and founder of the Manitou forklift truck, who passed away this Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the age of 93. Driven by a passion for innovation, industry, dealers network and the group's products — serving as chairman until 2017 — Marcel Braud transformed a family business into a global benchmark for material handling, aerial work platforms, and earthmoving equipment. The history and legacy of Marcel Braud
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It is with profound emotion and immense sadness that Manitou Group announces the passing of Marcel Braud, honorary chairman and founder of the Manitou forklift truck, who passed away this Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the age of 93. Driven by a passion for innovation, industry, dealers network and the group's products — serving as chairman until 2017 — Marcel Braud transformed a family business into a global benchmark for material handling, aerial work platforms, and earthmoving equipment.
The history and legacy of Marcel Braud
