04.07.2018

Hiab opens Dudley, UK facility

Hiab has opened a new 1,860 square metre sales and service depot in Dudley, West Midlands, the largest in the UK.

At the opening ceremony yesterday Rogier van der Linde, managing director of Hiab (UK & Ireland) said: "Our presence in the West Midlands brings us closer to a significant fleet of Hiab equipment and we are now well-placed to offer at a local level all the benefits that come with a global company such as trained Hiab service engineers and rapid access to quality parts.”

"Furthermore, we are delighted to announce the provision of two apprenticeship places in collaboration with Dudley College. Like many industry sectors, ours is facing an impending skills shortage, and we hope these apprentices will pave the way for many more at Hiab UK."
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Hiab managing director of the UK and Ireland Rogier van der Linde ((R) and Dudley service manager Chris Griffin cut the ribbon to open the new sales and service depot.

In addition to the apprentices, the new facility will initially employ 10 new staff rising to 30 in the coming years. The new West Midlands depot will offer a full range of services from equipment inspection to preventive maintenance and breakdown support as well as having a stock of essential spare parts.

“Our decision to invest in this new facility is part of our ongoing strategy to shape and inspire industry with solutions to the challenges of delivering in urban environments,” said van der Linde. “We are ambitious to grow our business and our new West Midlands depot will play a very large part in that growth strategy.”