To ensure a high level of customer service and support, UK manufacturer of conventional and addressable fire detection products Nittan Europe has strengthened its services by opening a new Training Centre and restructuring its sales force; Robin Edmunds has been appointed as General Manager, Sales EMEA, responsible for UK Regional Sales Managers Alastair Holvey (South) and Barry Simpson (North).

Barry, Alastair and Robin have a wealth of industry experience between them, spanning over 50 years, and have expertise in multiple areas of the fire protection industry including in-design commissioning, sales, preparation of quotes, multi-disciple maintenance contracts and installations of most commercial and residential fire related systems.

Commenting on his new role, Robin said: “I am excited at the challenges of being directly responsible for all export enquiries and managing the UK Regional Sales team. I am pleased to be a part of the new changes occurring at Nittan.”  

Both Regional Sales Managers are enthusiastic about their roles and Nittan’s future. “Nittan’s restructuring provided me with the perfect opportunity that I had been looking for.  I look forward to growing with Nittan,” said Barry. Also commenting on his appointment, Alastair said, “I admire Nittan’s drive of constant adaptation and restructuring to stay relevant, and I look forward to all challenges of the job.”

Barry, Alastair and Robin will be using their skills to promote and increase the visibility of Nittan within the fire trade industry to not only maximise sales with valued existing clients, but also introduce Nittan to new clients and build relationships for the future. 

As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to providing the best customer support, Nittan’s new Training Centre at its Head Office in Old Woking, Surrey is fully furnished with Nittan’s world class fire detection products including Evolution detection devices. Customers will have the unique opportunity to familiarise themselves with Nittan’s range with a real “hands on” approach.

The Nittan Group has been at the forefront of the international fire protection industry since 1954 and has sales, R&D and manufacturing bases in four countries, including the UK. The company continuously innovates and strives for exceptional quality products that meet the highest of standards.

For more information, please contact Nittan on 01483 769 555 or by email at sales@nittan.co.uk or go to www.nittan.co.uk.