WATKINS HIRE APPOINTS ANOTHER BOILER AND CHILLER HIRE SPECIALIST

October 9, 2009

Rapidly expanding heating, cooling rental specialist, Watkins Hire, has appointed Jim Craig to the newly created post of Specialist Chiller and Boiler Hire Manager for Northern England.

Jim joins the long list of technical sales staff to leave a rival firm to join Watkins Hire and is welcomed by Chris Easterlow, Andrew Ellis, Gary Richards , Alan Ferguson, Cameron Loftus and most recentley Rob Kemp.

Jim Craig - Joins Watkins Hire

Jim Craig - Joins Watkins Hire

Tasked with expanding and developing the marketplace for Watkins Hire’s portfolio of temporary heating boilers and portable chillers in the North, Jim brings 25 years’ of hire sector experience to his new role having worked for some of the industry’s best known PLC rental companies like Aggreko. Most recently he was sales manager of the Specialist Hire Division at a rival firm and has an enviable knowledge of the mobile heating boiler and chiller rental marketplace.

Comments managing director of Watkins Hire, Mark Hills: “Jim joins our extensive team in Northern England based at Skelmersdale, our market share in the temperature control rental market has grown significantly over the last few years Jim’s expertise in temporary cooling, temporary heating area makes him a valuable, strategic addition to the northern team and we wish him every success in his new role.”

Jim adds: “Watkins Hire has a clear vision for growth and a progressive approach to realising that vision by investing in new technology and challenging the team to deliver its goals. I am very excited by this new opportunity and looking forward to developing the company’s customer base for specialist hire.”

To contact Jim Craig ring 07825 212914  or Email Jim.Craig@watkinshire.co.uk

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KEMP TO SPEARHEAD WATKINS HIRE’S SCOTTISH EXPANSION

August 24, 2009

Temperature Control Hire specialist, Watkins Hire, has appointed Rob Kemp to the post of Specialist Hire Manager, Scotland, as part of the company’s strategic expansion north of the border.

Rob Kemp

Rob Kemp joins Watkins Hire with more than 20 years’ experience gained with a competitor firm

Rob joins Watkins Hire with more than 20 years’ experience gained with a competitor firm and has been given a remit of growing the company’s market share in Scotland, where Watkins Hire already has an established sales team.  Amongst his first tasks will be to open Watkins’ first ever depot in Falkirk, Scotland and his appointment is part of a major investment in the region, which also includes recruitment of further engineers to service Scottish customers.

Explains Watkins Hire managing director Mark Hills, “Our expansion in Scotland is part of a national strategic growth plan and Rob’s appointment is central to building on our success in the region.  He has an enviable track record in the specialist temperature control hire industry  specilaising in  chiller rental and hot water boiler hire and we are delighted to have attracted him to the company to take on this vital new role. His enthusiasm and knowledge will be a welcome addition to our existing resources north of the border, helping to underpin the service and expertise on which we have built our reputation.”

Rob will spearhead Watkins Hire sales, rental and customer service across the company’s boiler rental, chiller hire, portable air conditioning hire and temporary heating portfolio and his remit includes serving existing customers as well as expanding the company’s customer base in Scotland.

“I am keen to meet our customers and build on the relationships Watkins Hire already has in Scotland,” Rob adds. “We already have a good market share across FM, construction, health service and process industry sectors and I am looking forward to consolidating this success as we continue to expand.”

Rob Kemp Contact Details

Mobile : 07717 501118

rob.kemp@watkinshire.co.uk

 

For National accounts contact

  • Nick Campey National Accounts Director
  • Tel: 07500 788345
  • Email: Nick Campey
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    Watkins Hire Events – Steve Platt

    April 17, 2009

    Steve Platt inspecting Trane Event Heat pump chillers

    Steve Platt inspecting Trane Event Heat pump chillers

    Watkins Hire Events

    are delighted to announce the appointment Steve Platt

    Steve has spent fifteen years in the Events temperature control & event power industry and is regarded as an events specialist. Steve has worked for Event temperature control & power companies including Verhoeven, Energyst and Acclimatise.

    Following a brief period working in Australia Steve has joined Watkins Hire Events as Project Manager of their Events Heating & Cooling and Power Division. Managing Director Mark Hills stated “I am very pleased that Steve has joined us. He is a very well respected individual throughout the events industry and has worked on many of Europe’s largest events. As a leading force in events air conditioning, event heating and event power we are looking forward to expanding our services and product ranges and Steve’s appointment is an important factor in our future growth strategy”.

    Watkins Hire Events are the name behind the power and temperature management of many of Europe’s highest profile large scale events, Sporting events, Festivals, Music Gigs, Product launches, TV shows, film productions and parties working behind the scenes.
    Our aim is to continue provide the events sector with short medium or long term Cooling, Heating, and temporary power solutions with a large range of purpose built products.

    Watkins Hire Events Trane Heatpump give cooling and heating from one very quiet unit

    Watkins Hire Events Trane Heatpump give cooling and heating from one very quiet unit

    To Contact Steve Platt phone 07780 586558 or email steve.platt@watkinshire.co.uk

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    Alan Ferguson Joins Watkins Hire

    March 12, 2009

    Alan Ferguson

    Alan Ferguson

    I have been with Watkins Hire for approximately 6 weeks and have already observed that the temperature control equipment is of a very high standard with some extremely innovative additions which are an absolute asset to our customers. With a Fuel Tank Telemetry System that offers Trouble Free Fuel Management by E Mail or SMS, and a Wireless Remote Thermostat that is truly remote up to 200 meters being just a few.

    The new Indirect Heater hire range has been designed to a very high specification with no expense spared meaning that when I make a statement to my customers I am confident that what turns up to site will “do exactly what it says on the tin” be it there is no tin in the construction of these units.

    This combined with the opportunity to spend time with my customer and not aiming to achieve call rate targets has meant that all of my customers quickly realise they can call me at any time, knowing they will receive my undivided attention, a comprehensive and detailed survey followed by a very competitive quotation. Normally, if required the same day.

    I have found a new lease of life that has greatly improved my health in the very short time I have been here. Watkins Hire Limited is an Employer who fully understands the nature of the business and allows the sales team freedom of movement along with the opportunity to develop both their customers and themselves.

    The Sales Team is the most experienced, professional and time served group, each specialising in their own product ranges, I have ever worked with. This is just one of the many reasons I know I have made the right decision in  joining Watkins Hire.

    With the ever increasing value of all commodities it is nice to know there is one Company who still has its feet on the ground with a real duty to serve its customers. Along with the proposed expansion of the Company it means that Watkins Hire Limited will be in good stead to service the North of England’s Industries, placing the customer first every time.

    To contact Alan for temporary cooling, portable air conditioning, evaporative coolers, chiller hire or temporary heating, boiler hire, heatpump hire phone Alan Ferguson on 01695 724888 / 07500 962 220

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    Andrew Ellis Leaves Competitor to Join Watkins Hire

    March 12, 2009

    Watkins Hire Chiller Hire division welcomes our new team member Andrew Ellis

    Contact Andrew Ellis now on 07879 600992

    All of Watkins chiller rental units are Trane chosen for thier reliability and efficiency

    All of Watkins chiller rental units are Trane chosen for thier reliability and efficiency

    Watkins Hire are Europe’s largest independent specialist mobile temperature rental company. The Chiller rental team has been further strengthened by the recent employment of Andrew Ellis, with Andrews apprenticeship in HEVAC contracting and over 23 years experience in the HEVAC hire industry working for a rival Chiller Hire company. Andrew’s experience in temperature rental control field for events, process and large scale cooling and air conditioning helps consolidate Watkins Hire’s position as the market leader.

    Andrew’s chiller hire area will be the South of England, concentrating on expanding Watkins already extensive chiller hire contracts in the south east and south west, supporting facilities managers and mangement companies when and wherever temporary cooling is required.

    Mark Hills Managing Director said “We are very pleased to welcome Andrew to our temperature control rental team, Andrew’s chiller hire experience knowledge and track record is second to none, he has for a long time been considered the most experienced specialist Chiller rental engineer in the country tackling some to the largest and complicated temporary cooling applications. With Andrews wealth of experience in both boiler hire and chiller hire he has already began to share his chiller hire knowledge with our other sales engineers with application training on onsite training. Andrew brings additionnal product knowledge and chiller applications experience to help increase the Watkins Hire profile, brand name and business levels for our expanding hire fleet of portable air conditioners, air handling units, chillers, boilers, space heaters and associated products.

    Andrew Ellis Specialist Hire Director said “Joining Watkins Hire to expand their chiller rental services was an easy decision to make, the team are the most experienced and productive team of specialist temperature control hire engineers I have ever met gathered in one company, and the standard of the chiller hire fleet is second to none, I have a vast experience using many different Chiller manufacturers in the past, all of the Watkins Hire Chiller rental fleet are Trane chillers which the industry considers to be the “Rolls Royce of chillers”, not only do Watkins Hire have the newest most efficient chiller rental fleet in UK, the fleet is also the quietest with and most technology advanced chiller hire fleet. The chiller hire units are all fitted with GSM devices to give remote control and fault reporting via the internet, Watkins Hire continue to push the boundaries and the lead the field in remote telemetry systems having become the first to provide free of charge internet based remote fuel level monitoring on their boiler hire fleet.”

    When you need fast reliable temporary air cooling or process cooling, Watkins Chiller hire gives you the most reliable products and the highest service levels, tried and tested Trane Aquastream 2 Chillers and Air Handlers for even the toughest applications. Watkins Hire provides solutions that will help your staff, processes and business stay cool.

    Chiller Hire – Industries supported by Watkins Hire

    Need cooling fast? Call Watkins Chiller Hire on 0500 526696

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