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21/04/2021

Birthday Celebrations With A Stronger Team At Grecon

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GreCon Limited is celebrating 29 years of business and commitment to the UK & Ireland market and has been also welcomed new colleagues.

Established in April 1992, GreCon is located just outside of Newcastle upon Tyne and is a member of the Fagus-GreCon Group. With a wealth of experience as a global market leader, GreCon demonstrates a strong understanding of customer needs and provides turnkey solutions for a wide variety of industries, including wood manufacturing, recycling, biomass, pharmaceutical, food, hygiene and more. GreCon’s fire prevention technology protects industrial premises, process and people, detecting and extinguishing ignition sources, making workplaces safer and enabling uninterrupted production. GreCon's measuring technology solutions help customers improve product quality in their production processes, using proven German engineering to reduce material and energy costs, ultimately maximising operational efficiency.

Jonathan Hamill, Managing Director of GreCon Limited, said: "We have a solid track record of providing a first-class service to our customers, who rely on GreCon to add vital protection and to help them optimise their manufacturing process. Today we celebrate our 29th Birthday, and I am delighted to use the occasion to highlight our new colleagues. Their contribution will ensure we continue to provide the excellent service we are renowned for, as we have maintained throughout the pandemic. We look forward to a significant 30-year milestone next year."
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Alice Charlton joined in March 2021, taking up a Business Administration role. Alice's background is in performing arts, and her international career to date has provided her with a fast start in dealing with our global group and customers. Alice is the central point of contact for incoming enquiries, and as a highly organised individual, she plays a crucial role to contribute to the smooth running of the company.

Richard Brooks joined the company in November 2020, taking up the role of Service Manager. Richard brings considerable systems engineering experience from his service with the Royal Signals and has managed engineering teams in commercial organisations. Richard has been working to improve our processes to enhance our reputation for excellent service further.

Curtis Aitken took up a Service Engineer role in December 2020, coming from a service background as a Lead Engineer in the Royal Navy. His responsibilities included managing operations of advanced electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, matching the business-critical nature of our customer's operations. Since completing his training with the GreCon Academy, Curtis has started to undertake various service work for customers.

Jonathan Hamill concluded: "In these challenging times, we mark this anniversary, thanking our customers for their continued loyalty and support. We also think of and thank all involved in their response to the current pandemic. Stay safe, and if you believe we can help you, please get in touch."

www.grecon.co.uk

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