KEMP TO SPEARHEAD WATKINS BOILER AND CHILLER HIRE’S SCOTTISH EXPANSION

United Kingdom of Great Britain & N. Ireland -- Free-Press-Release.com-- Feb 4, 2010 -- 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 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 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 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 and customer service across the company’s boiler, chiller, air conditioning and 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.”

Watkins Hire Scotland

As Europe’s largest independent specialist mobile temperature control rental company, Watkins Hire offers a wide range of specialist temperature control hire equipment including steam boilers, heating boilers, hot water generators, DHW Boilers, Portable air heaters , BioDiesel Heaters, Portable Air Conditioners, refrigerant and desiccant dehumidifiers, Fluid Chillers, Fan Coils, Air Handling Units whilst Cabin Centre offer portable offices, modular buildings, storage containers and Welfare units, both company offer their services to every conceivable industry sector.

Watkins Hire has introduced to the marketplace the most energy efficient and quietest temporary boilers and chillers, operate one of the largest fleet or portable air conditioners and portable heater for hire and is known for the quality, efficiency and reliability of its fleet but remains price competitive.
The company now has a national network of seven depots.

For further information about Watkins Hire’s products and services visit www.watkinshire.co.uk

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For further information contact Clare Moody at Clare Communications Ltd on telephone 0161 707 0992 or email clare@clarecomms.co.uk

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Clare Moody at Clare Communications Ltd
http://www.watkinshire.co.uk/