PLAINVIEW, NY, September 2020 – Fortbrand Services LLC appoints Michael Trochalakis as Senior Vice President, Maintenance and Logistics

With over 30 years of operational experience, Michael Trochalakis will help accelerate Fortbrand’s results-driven growth in the industry. Mike has spent the previous 28 years with American Airlines and their regional airline, American Eagle, in assorted senior level maintenance roles. He was most recently Managing Director of Maintenance for the Northeastern US and Europe for American Airlines.

“As Senior VP Maintenance and Logistics, Mike will play a vital role in expanding Fortbrand’s services into maintenance and refurbishment,” said William Long, President of Fortbrand Services. “I am looking forward to working with Mike, bringing additional services to our current model, and building long-standing relationships with customers by adapting to meet current customer needs and expectations.”

About Fortbrand Services LLC

Fortbrand Services is a leading provider of ground support and airfield maintenance equipment to the global aviation industry. Fortbrand’s Ground Support Equipment business provides sales, sale lease back, leasing and short-term rentals of mission critical ground support equipment to airlines, ground handling companies and fixed base operators. The Company’s Airfield Maintenance Equipment business distributes snow removal and maintenance equipment to airports. For over three decades, Fortbrand has met the needs of airlines, airport operators, fixed-base operators and ground handling companies, serving as a single source solution for equipment needs. Fortbrand is based in Plainview, NY and has a branch in Sastamala, Finland.