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one of three levels: Level 1: Rope Access Worker, Level 2: Rope Access Lead Technician or Level 3: Rope Access Supervisor. Aside from training and certification sessions, we also offer
free rope access workshops where technicians can sharpen their skills or work on advanced techniques, without the pressure of evaluation. These workshops are offered two days a month. The only requirement is a valid SPRAT or IRATA certification. To learn more about Columbus McKinnon’s SPRAT
certification course, or any of the company’s training classes, visit
https://training.cmworks.com y
Ranger Lifting Welcomes William Essey
> Ranger Lifting has named William Essey technical sales specialist, as the New South Wales, Australia- based company continues to expand its team at new Prestons headquarters near Sydney. Essey stepped into the role last month (December) but resumes in earnest as the New Year gathers pace. Essey brings a wealth of relevant experience to the lifting
and rigging equipment supplier, derived from 13 years in the marketplace, including a decade at Gunnebo Industries, a chain and component manufacturer. Recent roles include internal sales and purchasing in addition to regional and operations management. He was most recently sales manager at a fellow Sydney-side lifting and height safety equipment supplier. Essey, who is extensively trained and boasts a degree in
economics, said: “I was looking for a new challenge and have known Ashley [Thacker, general manager] and Steve [Thacker, managing director] since I started in the industry. I was passionate about staying at distributor level, dealing day-to-day with the end user market. Once I was aware of the opening, it was a speedy process. We share the same approach to business in terms of being customer focused and I’m aware of the value they place on good staff, which further enhanced the appeal.” Ashley Thacker said: “Ranger are always on the look out for the
best talent within the lifting industry. We are principally interested in whether a person fits the culture and with Will we could tell he did straight away. I have always been impressed with his approach to dealings with clients and ability to problem solve. When Will first left Gunnebo to move to distributor level I was keen on making the acquisition but the timing wasn’t right. I was delighted when discussions renewed.” Essey cited the industry’s gravitational shift towards major
independent companies versus national players. He explained: “The end user is looking for technical advice constantly and that comes from experience. Companies such as Ranger thrive on that with the level of experience and quality of personnel that they possess. The construction and civil industries, for example, are heavily reliant on urgency when it comes to ordering and inventory requirements. Businesses such as Ranger are the most responsive in these instances. They have impressive stock levels but more importantly place the customer at the centre of the business
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