21.08.2018

New business development manager for RSS

UK lifting and rigging equipment supplier Rope and Sling Specialists has appointed Davey Walker as business development director Scotland.

Based at the company’s Grangemouth site, he joins the company from Speedy Lifting/Lloyds British Testing where he was general manager of the lifting equipment business in Scotland.
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Davey Walker

He began his career as a fitter with Wood & Clark in 1974, moving to Forge and Engineering in 1980 and then joining Speedy in 2002.

Walker said: “Over the years, I have been engaged in the provision of lifting products to almost every possible industry. I fully appreciate the scale of the task in hand to get onto approved supplier lists and earn trust in a brand name that will be new to some contacts, but it’s worth playing a long game with the bigger picture in mind. I know RSS has the products and expertise to add value to oil refinery and other professionals.”

“I have experienced the various ways lifting equipment can be provided and serviced in the field, but by far the best in terms of value, efficiency, and safety, is when the equipment and supporting expertise is delivered by individuals and businesses that work exclusively in that niche. Through manufacture, supply, repair, testing, and inspection, the benefits to end users in working with lifting equipment experts are incalculable.”

Managing director Steve Hutin added: “I always recommend an end user works with a specialist lifting equipment company on anything related to cranes or hoists. There are one stop shop hire businesses out there—plenty of them—that stock a variety of products, but far too many have a diluted pool of experience when it comes to lifting gear. And it’s a mistake to approach the supply of any lifting related product or service with a tool hire mentality.”

“I know Davey and I share this mindset in common, we believe in and adhere to, certain principles before we apply business practices to them. End users embrace this approach and I am excited about the dawn of a bright new era for the Grangemouth depot.”