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Radford joins Ritchie as UK sales manager

UK: Ritchie Engineering, the US manufacturer of refrigeration and air conditioning tools, has appointed Adam Radford as sales manager for the UK and Ireland.

Adam will be responsible for managing the sale of all Yellow Jacket products in the company’s expanding market out of the company’s European distribution centre. 

Adam comes to Ritchie from Dawson Rentals – Temperature Control Solutions where he spent 10 years, most recently as technical support engineer. His previous positions within the company included customer support and refrigeration workshop engineering positions where he tested, modified and repaired cold stores, blast freezers and tempering units.

“With a refrigeration sales and service background and education in the industry, we are better equipped to serve both the wholesaler and contractor within reach of our European distribution centre,” said Neil Stewart, international director of sales.

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