ACR Journal

CHANGING FACES 42 June | July 2021 Volume 7 No.4 MARTYN IVES, DISTRIBUTION SALES AND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, FUJITSU GENERAL AIR CONDITIONING UK Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has announced organisational changes that see Martyn Ives promoted to distribution sales and technical director. It is the first time in 20 years that a member of the UK team has been promoted to a director role within the organisation. Ives commented: “I’ve been with Fujitsu for 26 years now and during that time I’ve built up my knowledge of not only the products but also the organisation. It’s a fantastic company to be involved with and I’m extremely honoured to work with a fantastic team. I hope to keep contributing to the high level of service that we all provide.” Further changes see James Richardson promoted to technical services manager and Stuart Eagleton will move focus to applied sales and key accounts. Giles Pratt is promoted to direct sales manager and Trevyn Holland promoted to direct sales support specialist. Andrew Wheeler, previously of Trane, Daikin Applied and formerly McQuay, has joined the applied consultant sales team adding to the team’s experience in specifying and designing chillers and air handling units. Ian Carroll, chief operating officer, Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK, said: “ This restructure allows us to channel our efforts in maintaining the growth that we have seen over recent years and the take up of our applied products. We are well known for our service levels and it is important that we are continuously improving. It is a marked achievement by all those involved that have earned promotion at all levels. In particular, Martyn’s product knowledge, dedication and high work ethic is outstanding. I am proud to recognise his performance with his new role.” www.fujitsu-general.com/uk/ CRAIGMCLACHLAN, NATIONAL AIR CONDITIONING MANAGER, CMS Gateshead- based facilities management company Commercial Maintenance Services UK (CMS) has appointed Craig Mclachlan to lead its newly-launched air conditioning division. CMS has always dealt with air conditioning as part of its range of business-critical services, including heating, plumbing, electricals, and refrigeration, and the launch of a dedicated team reflects the growth of the technology in Britain, as well as the importance of maintaining correct levels of ventilation. Mclachlan has worked in the air conditioning sector since joining Demeva Refrigeration in 1991. He has since worked as an engineer with AKS Air Conditioning before joining Clover Technical Services as a facilities manager. Latterly he was air conditioning manager with Bmech Services. Nic Smith, co-owner and managing director of CMS, said: “Most buildings, whether offices, shops, schools, leisure centres or warehouses, have commercial air conditioning to cool, heat and circulate the air to maintain correct quality and temperature. We also work with many hospitals, care homes, and hotels where the importance of air conditioning was highlighted during the pandemic as a way of reducing virus spread. Many existing clients are increasingly asking us to maintain their air conditioning and this move is about improving the quality and range of our service.” https://cmsltd.co.uk/ TIM SCOTT RETIRES FROM CONDAIR Tim Scott , sales & marketing director at humidity control specialist Condair, is retiring after 32 years with the company. Having originally joined the business, known then as JS Humidifiers, in 1988 in the sales department, he became service director 13 years later and then sales & marketing director in 2007. Tim has seen the company expand its operations and become an integral part of the global Condair Group in 2014. He said: “I feel really privileged to have worked with such amazing people, including my direct colleagues and also the wider network of customers, suppliers and distributors. The company has always had a strong family feel, coming from its origins as an owner-operated organisation. A company ethos of fairness and equity, alongside taking pride in our performance and a definite focus on enjoyment and social fun, has meant the last 32 years have been an absolute pleasure.” Tony Fleming, Head of Condair’s Northern Europe sales operations, said: “Tim has led the company in a fair-minded, positive and calm way that has made the business not only a successful organisation but a very nice place to work. We wish him every happiness and good fortune in his future endeavours and thank him for the dedicated contribution he has made to Condair.” www.condair.co.uk