19.06.2013

New MD for Ainscough as Partridge retires

UK based Ainscough Crane Hire has appointed Robin Richardson as its new managing director, following the decision of Neil Partridge to retire.

Richardson joins the business having spent six years with generator rental company Aggreko where he was managing director Northern Europe, until late last year. Prior to that he held several senior positions with Avery Weigh-Tronix where he worked for over nine years.
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Robin Richardson

Partridge, whose retirement has been rumoured for some time, said: “I have enjoyed my time within the business and over the course of the last 18 years have formed some strong alliances and relationships with both customers and employees. I am pleased someone of Robin’s experience and background is taking on the role, and I wish Robin and the team at Ainscough every success for the future."
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Neil Partridge

Richardson added: “Ainscough is a fantastic business with a strong brand and market presence. I am both pleased and proud to be taking on the challenge and look forward to working with the team as we embark on the next exciting phase of our story."

Neil Partridge was finance director of Ainscough for many years, and was instrumental in the company's strong acquisition led growth from the mid 1990s on. He became chief executive with the 2007 MBO from the Ainscough family.

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