29.04.2013

SME appoints IPS

Cwmbran, Wales based component manufacturer Schaltbau Machine Electrics (SME) has appointed IPS as its official distributor for the UK powered access market.

A division of the Schaltbau Holding group, SME has supplied a wide range of components to the UK material handling sector for more than 40 years. The new agreement will see IPS add a further 1,000 electrical components to its range of replacement parts.

Kevin Shadbolt, operating director of IAPS, said: “Schaltbau is a highly respected manufacturer of components for materials handling and access equipment. This distribution agreement further enhances our offering in replacement parts. It gives our customers even more choice and helps ensure that we can provide the best possible solution to meet their needs.”

Sally Wilder, UK sales manager for Schaltbau Machine Electrics, added: “The appointment of IPS is part of our strategy to work with the best distribution partner in each of our key UK markets. As the recognised leader in the supply of replacement parts for access equipment, IPS was our preferred choice. I have every confidence that this partnership will benefit IPS customers while helping us to further penetrate the powered access sector.”

IPS is the currently the official UK parts supplier for Genie, Hinowa, Omme, UpRight, Youngman BoSS, Grove Manlift, Manitou, Pop-Up and Snorkel.
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