David Ruffett has been appointed production manager at Versalift, the leading UK supplier of vehicle-mounted platforms.
David is responsible for all aspects of production at Versalift�s recently expanded headquarters in Burton Latimer, near Kettering, in Northamptonshire. This includes production purchasing, planning, stock control, manning, output, as well as facility management, and health and safety.
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He will be implementing �lean thinking� concepts and improved supply chain management, amongst other things, to ensure high levels of efficiency as the site continues to expand. Versalift has been adding capacity at its Burton Latimer production centre since last Autumn to meet increased order levels and to maintain competitive delivery times.
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David is a qualified mechanical engineer and has over 25 years experience in light to medium engineering, developing particular expertise in assembly. Before joining Versalift, he spent 10 years with the Northampton based heating & ventilation manufacturer, Lennox Industries, the last five as manufacturing manager.
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David, aged 48, lives in Newport Pagnell. He is married with one son, a student at Leicester University. A keen sportsman, he plays for a local football team. He also enjoys badminton and going to the gym to keep fit.
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Company Information - Versalift
Versalift is the UK leader in vehicle-mounted access used for a wide range of maintenance, installation and other �at height� tasks in the construction, highways, transportation, power, CCTV and municipal sectors.
The company manufactures a full line of van- and truck-mounted hydraulic platforms with a choice of boom configurations for working heights from 9m to 23m.
Units are produced at Versalift�s purpose-built production facility in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, which also houses a state-of-the-art service workshop, parts operation and IPAF accredited training centre.
Versalift machines have a reputation for innovative design, quality engineering and excellent reliability, all backed by the company�s unmatched service, from on-site support to next day parts supply.
The choice includes innovative reduced weight platforms (up to 10.5m working height) on 2.9 tonnes Vauxhall Vivaros with jack-free operation. Larger units range from 23m working height platforms on 7.5 tonnes trucks to 11.5 tonnes Big Trak crawlers and insulated platforms for rough terrain.
Sole supplier to BT, Versalift produces several market-leading van-mounts in the 11.6m to 17m working height ranges.
Versalift machines offer many benefits including telescopic main booms, giving much better outreach at upper heights, generous working envelopes for machine size and good spare payload.
Contact:
Stephen J Kellett, Marketing Manager
Versalift Distributors (UK) Ltd
1 Altendiez Way
Latimer Park
Burton Latimer
Kettering
Northants NN15 5YZ
Tel: +44 (0)1536 721 010
Fax: +44 (0)1536 721 111
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.versalift.co.uk
