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Spring 2023 51 PEOPLE & APPOINTMENTS Experienced sales manager Jim Weaver has taken up the role of European Sales Manager with manufacturer of sustainable construction equipment, Trime, and will cover the whole of the UK, Europe, and in the Middle East. Jim joins Trime with the brief to enhance and expand its range of hydraulic tools marketed under the Trime DOA brand. The DOA product portfolio includes power packs, pumps, generators, and a complete range of hydraulic tools. Jim has a wealth of experience in the promotion of hydraulic equipment, having held senior sales positions with a variety of manufacturers of construction equipment. He has also been employed in the mechanical handling and plant hire industries. He said: “Trime is a company I have admired for its innovative approach to the development of new products and its strong emphasis on environmental issues so it’s an absolute pleasure to become part of the Trime team.” Trime UK MD, Paul Hay said “We are delighted to welcome Jim to Trime. We are confident that Jim will bring the DOA range to the forefront of the hydraulic equipment markets.” Jim is a keen golfer and a classic car fanatic. He also serves as a parish councillor and is keenly involved in local affairs. DOA was acquired by Trime in December 2019. The DOA name derives from the initials of Dinamica Olio Acciai (Dynamic Oil and Steel). DOA specialises in the production of portable hydraulic equipment. The DOA engineering team has developed a wide range of innovative, compact, and versatile products by applying the latest technologies. DOA is based in Novedrate, 30 km north of Milan, Italy. Trime’s headquarters are near Milan, Italy, where it operates two production facilities, while Trime UK is based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. UK powered access specialist AFI has made two key promotions to its leadership team. Ben Hammill has been promoted to Infrastructure and Major Projects - Divisional Director and Oliver Warburton to Divisional Sales Director – Wilson and Unoperated North. Ben Hammill joined AFI in 2007 and is a long-standing member of the team. He has worked in several areas of the business, including telesales, funded learning, the business development team and, more recently, on major projects. Meanwhile, Oliver Warburton joined AFI in 2006 as part of the Uplift acquisition and is another long-standing team member. He initially worked in area sales for AFI before progressing to a Regional Sales Manager role and moving into Wilson Access in 2013. Oliver will take over the management of the Unoperated North Sales team as well as retaining his Wilson Access role. CEO at AFI, David McNicholas, said: “Both promotions result from many years of outstanding contribution to AFI and are well deserved. Successful businesses can create opportunities for progression for people who have excelled and progressed within the company. We wish them both every success in their new roles. AFI ANNOUNCES TWO KEY PROMOTIONS TO THE LEADERSHIP TEAM JIMTOLEADGROWTHOF HYDRAULICTOOLS RANGE Next Edition... Please send press releases and advertisements for upcoming features to: eresa Geeson – theresag@warnersgroup.co.uk SUMMER 2023 Focus on Training, United for Mental Strength Inclusive Campaign, Employee Health Bene ts, Focus on Card Payments, HSE’s Violence and Aggression at Work, Tackling eft and Fraud and Workforce Matters: How to retain your best talent.