William G Search Ltd, the Leeds-based plant hire specialist and engine distributor, has promoted David Douglas to oversee the day-to-day running at Ashby and Anderson, its engine remanufacturing division.
David, who has been with Search since 1981, has worked his way up from crankshaft grinder through to foreman. He succeeds Bill Parkinson, who has retired after 49 years with the group.
Gavin Auckland, divisional manager responsible for Ashby and Anderson, said: ˇ§The division is one of the oldest engine reconditioners in Leeds and works closely with the regionˇ¦s motor trade, carrying out all aspects of engine and component refurbishment. David will be responsible for developing these links and maintaining the businessˇ¦s reputation for quality.ˇ¨
For further information, please contact:
Gavin Auckland Tel: 0113 263 9081
Issued by Simon Mountford Communications, Tel: 01347 844844
Notes to editors
William G Search, which was founded in Leeds in 1946, currently employs 165 people at its sites in Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham and Liverpool. Its four operating divisions are:
„h Hire - one of the largest independent hire specialists in the north of England providing a full range of plant and equipment to construction and industry. It is also one of very few businesses with the facilities to modify electric personnel carriers to meet clients' individual specifications.
„h Leisure industry - the largest supplier of hire equipment for outdoor events in the UK. It specialises in sporting and music events.
„h Compressed Air - supplying and maintaining compressed air and process equipment from supply only through to total turnkey installations.
„h Power Products - Specialising in the supply of power solutions in the field of industrial and marine engines and power generation.
