Thwaites shows its heritage
It would be impossible to compile EHN’s 40th Anniversary issue without including a reference to Thwaites, whose name has become synonymous with dumpers the world over. Founded by the legendary Basil Thwaites in the late 1930s, the manufacturer was immortalised in 2005 when it was featured on the welcome sign in its home
Jo Bamford appointed JCB Compact Products MD
Jo Bamford has been appointed as MD of JCB Compact Products. He takes over from Chris Spring, who will retire from the company in late 2012, having held senior management roles with JCB Attachments, JCB Earthmovers and JCB Sales.
village of Cubbington, near Leamington Spa. More currently, Thwaites has recently promoted Andy Sabin to Sales Manager, with responsibility for its northern region, which includes Scotland and Ireland. For the past 12 years Andy has worked in the company’s service and warranty department.
More Bisons seen in Cirencester
Bison Plant Hire of Cirencester continues to expand its mini excavator fleet, having just bought a total of 12 new Kubota machines from BTE Plant Sales. These comprise two 1.6 tonne U17-3 machines, five 3.3 tonne U30s, three U48-4 minis in the 4.7 tonne class, and two 5.7 tonne KX57-4s. “We bought nine Kubota minis from BTE Plant Sales at this year’s Executive Hire Show,” Bison’s Hire Manager Guy Tomblin told EHN. “They have proved very reliable and popular with customers, and business levels are such that we needed to add more. We have to work hard to gain business in the current economic climate, but we stress the quality of our service and support, and we hold out for a sensible hire rate. Once customers use us, they seldom go elsewhere.”
• Kubota’s latest mini excavator additions, page 66.
Jo Bamford, son of JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford, joined JCB in 2002 as a Product Specialist for the company’s skid steer product range, based at the manufacturer’s North American headquarters. For the past eight years he has been MD of JCB Utility Products, during which JCB launched its Workmax range of utility vehicles, and he has been responsible for the company’s diversification into power generators. He will retain responsibility for JCB Utility Products.
• The story of JCB, page 51.
Nixon Hire opens in Inverness Nixon Hire, which is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has opened a new depot in Inverness, bringing its depot total throughout northern England and Scotland to 17, employing more than 250 staff. As well as offering tools and plant, the facility hires toilets and temporary accommodation. The company, which uses a computer system from MCS, also has plans to launch its customer relationship management (CRM) software on a mobile platform, to give its sales people access to data, without having to use their laptops. Nixon already used MCS’ web portal that allows customers to view hire contract details on line.
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