TPi March 2017

business & market news

New business development manager for Asahi/America

on pre-construction sales efforts and engineering specifications. Asahi/America specialises in providing solutions for fluid handling systems, individualised to meet customer requirements. It manufactures corrosion-resistant thermoplastic fluid handling products, including valves, actuators, pipe and fittings. The company maintains an extensive custom fabrication department, and

Thermoplastic fluid flow technology company Asahi/America, Inc has announced the addition of Ken Moody to its business development team. Mr Moody joined the company as business development manager for commercial piping in the western region. As well as promoting Asahi/America’s new PP-RCT piping line, Asahitec™, and the Coolsafe™ and Air-Pro™ piping systems, Mr Moody will work closely with the company’s western sales team

Ken Moody

provides on-site consultation, supervi- sion and training where required.

Asahi/America, Inc – USA asahi@asahi-america.com www.asahi-america.com FES accredited with API leading quality management standard

at the highest of standards and that we will always be able to meet their requirements and needs.” To achieve API Q1, organisations must be committed to a focused and systematic approach to their management processes, including being able to demonstrate a focus on customer requirements and management commitment. FES International – UK fes@fesltd.co.uk www.fesinternational.com

The managing director of FES International, Rob Anderson, said, “We are always looking for new ways to improve ourselves as a company, whether that is through developing our technology or by reviewing our management processes.” Garry Hartridge, QHSE manager at FES, who was a vital part of obtaining the certification, commented, “Being accredited with API’s industry- leading quality management standard means our current and prospective customers are assured that we operate

FES International, a producer of fluid transfer solutions, has been accredited with the American Petroleum Institute (API) Spec Q1 certification. The scope of the certification was for the design, manufacture and installation of bend stiffener connectors for load transfer devices, and custom-built equipment for the oil and gas industry and renewable energy sector. FES had to follow a challenging API requirement route that included desktop surveys and various stages of extensive audits over a six-month period.

Hargreaves appoints business development manager

achieving our expansion plans for the UK.” A key part of Mr Latimer’s role will involve growing sales of Hargreaves’ trade product range, which includes CE-marked fire rated ductwork, and flat oval, powder-coated and stainless steel. Hargreaves Ductwork Ltd – UK

Mr Latimer’s previous sales experience provides him with an understanding of the HVAC sector and contacts to build the company’s network. Dave Archer, Hargreaves’ trade division director, commented, “During the past year we have ensured continual growth of the business through a series of strategic changes. George brings valuable sector knowledge to our team and his appointment is instrumental to

HVAC and containment ductwork specialist Hargreaves Ductwork Ltd has appointed George Latimer as business development manager for its Trade Counter network. With over 30 years’ experience in both the UK and Europe, the former managing director for Lindab and Hotchkiss joins Hargreaves with a successful sales track record, extensive market knowledge and ambitious plans to grow business in Hargreaves’ Trade Counter branches.

info@mw-hargreaves.net www.mw-hargreaves.net

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