We have received the tragic news that Sam Sanderson joint managing director and minority shareholder of Northamptonshire, UK regional Manitou dealer Mawsley Machinery has died.
He passed away suddenly on Friday, August 4th, he was only just 48.
Sam Sanderson
Sanderson joined the company in 2012 after more than four years with Case and Kobelco dealer CNH Industrial. He was promoted to sales director in 2017 and joint managing director in 2019 when Manitou UK took a majority stake in the business.
Those who knew Sam well all say the same, that he was a true gentelman, freindly, helpful, with a great sense of humour. He was also a fantastic salesman and business manager.
His son Joe, who works with the new UK XCMG aerial lift distributor Genesis, perfectly sums up what many others have said: "It pains me to write this that yesterday my dad , Sam Sanderson, sadly passed away. My dad was a great man with a unique personality who made an impact on everyone he met. He was a brilliant business minded man who lived and breathed sales. He was loved by so many and will forever be missed. Rest in peace Dad"
AshRoss
I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing, my thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
I didn't know Sam personally, he met a colleague of mine and we would speak over the phone infrequently regarding new projects etc. He was genuinely one of the nicest people I have been in touch with whilst working in the industry. Rest in peace, Sam
Gofer
Worked with Sam in the early 90's, we was both working for a John Deere dealer, had some great times, a pleasure to work with, thoughts to his family
AshRoss
I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing, my thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
I didn't know Sam personally, he met a colleague of mine and we would speak over the phone infrequently regarding new projects etc. He was genuinely one of the nicest people I have been in touch with whilst working in the industry. Rest in peace, Sam
Gofer
Worked with Sam in the early 90's, we was both working for a John Deere dealer, had some great times, a pleasure to work with, thoughts to his family
Moody
Had many dealings with Sam and found him extremely efficient, knowledgeable and very easy to deal with
Industry experts like this will be missed as not easily replaced
My thoughts are with his family for their loss
J.T.
Sam was a true Gent and a pleasure to deal with. My thoughts are with Joe and the rest of the family at this difficult time. RIP Sam