01.01.2007

New Valla business in Middle East

Valla Cranes UK, the distributor for Valla pick and carry cranes owned by Peter Hird has established a new venture, Valla Cranes (Middle East) LLC in partnership with unnamed local investors in the Middle East.

The new venture will cover the markets of Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Yemen, Egypt and Kuwait,

This will be in addition to the United Arab Emirates which Valla Cranes UK already covers. The company exhibited at the recent Conmex show in Sharjah - UAE, where it took over 100 solid enquiries.
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Valla Cranes at the recent Conmex show in Sharjah

Peter Hird says the intention is to expand from its base in the UAE by adding an initial network of three locations offering sales, support and training back-up for the full range of Valla cranes.

Vertikal Comment

The range of business owned by Peter Hird is growing rapidly as the company approaches its 25th birthday later this month. The Valla distribution business is currently fuelling growth as the company builds on the years of effort it has invested in building the brand in the UK.

With Hird now responsible for Valla sales in the UK, USA, Ireland and the Middle East while it works closely with the manufacturer on new product development, one wonders if the day might come when it will make a bid for the producer?

In addition to the original Peter Hird crane and access business and Valla distribution companies, Hird owns and operates 3B6 UK, selling and supporting 3B6 overload and electronic products for cranes and access equipment.