Date published: 01.09.08 - not release date

Hazardous Area Electrical Specialist Strengthens International Sales Team

HAZARDOUS AREA ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST STRENGTHENS INTERNATIONAL SALES TEAM

Gerry Fyfe (55) is the new international sales manager of Hawke International, the hazardous area electrical specialist. Gerry, a Scot by birth and trained engineer, will be managing a strong sales team responsible for global sales of Hawke's cable glands, Ex connectors, EExe enclosures. He will also have a remit to promote the hazardous area products from other Hubbell Group companies. Global area responsibilities include all continents with the exception of America and Canada.

With 25 years experience in electrical engineering, including 16 years in the Middle East, Gerry has in-depth appreciation of the needs of clients in oil and gas exploration, production and processing. Previous experience has included work with major international Ex equipment manufacturers including Cooper Industries, ABB Ceag and Westinghouse.

Married, with two grown-up sons, Gerry's leisure interests include golf, gardening and DIY.

Hawke International is a member of the Hubbell Inc group of companies. Their products are designed for the safety requirements of hazardous areas and hostile environments found in industries such as oil, gas and petrochemical.

The company's main manufacturing and warehouse facility is based in Ashton-Under-Lyne UK. Worldwide representation is assured by facilities in Singapore and Texas USA.

More info:

Phil O'Connor
Hawke International
Telephone +44 (0)161 830 6698
Fax. +44 (0)161 830 6648
E-mail: phil.oconnor@ehawke.com
Web: www.ehawke.com

Advertising and other commercial enquiries:

Gill Bancroft
Hawke International
Telephone +44 (0)161 830 6698
Fax. +44 (0)161 830 6648
E-mail: gill.bancroft@ehawke.com