Pfaff-silberblau UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Kevin Griffiths as its new Managing Director. Griffiths (55) joined the Company’s Prenton-based operation with effect from 11th June 2007.

He is an accomplished Operations Manager who brings a wealth of experience in the UK hire industry across products groups including lifting gear and powered access equipment. His professional experience includes stints spent with Harrison Hire and Hire Station (Lifting Point), as well as eighteen years with leading hire player HSS Hire Services Group plc where he led the development of the HSS Lift & Shift brand and operation, creating a 100-site division of over 200 staff with a £25m turnover.

Kevin Griffiths joins Pfaff silberblau UK at an exciting point in its development – the Company has ambitious expansion plans and has the full backing of its German parent which is in the process of significant investment in its Europe-wide logistics and manufacturing operations. He comments, “I’ve been a Pfaff client for many years, and this has given me an insight into the brand and the product quality associated with it. Like me, the Company is dedicated to customer service – we share the same values and that’s important. Also Pfaff-silberblau UK is backed by a well-respected international parent which is not frightened to invest and develop. I see a strong future for this business.”