Mechline has announced the appointment of Gary Thacker to the newly created role of market development director. With more than 25 years’ experience working within the catering equipment industry, most recently for Fri-Jado and previously Standex, Thacker’s remit will extend beyond the UK market to include global growth opportunities across foodservice, hospitality, and hygiene.
Andrew Farrel, managing director at Mechline, is delighted with the appointment. “Gary brings a wealth of equipment and hospitality knowledge. Add to this his background in electrical and manufacturing engineering, and you appreciate why we are so pleased to welcome him on-board,” he says. “Gary will be instrumental in developing our key growth sectors of hygiene, sustainability, and operational efficiency, whilst helping to deliver complex projects.”
The perfect solution
Speaking of the appointment, Thacker says, “as an innovative manufacturer of catering and hospitality products, Mechline is perfectly positioned to fulfil the needs of a range of markets. I am looking forward to working closely with the team, as well as with both current and future customers, to accurately determine the markets most pressing demands and operational concerns, and to ensure Mechline can provide the perfect solution.”
In the last year Mechline has introduced a range of new products to the market including the Aquatechnix TX-i sensor tap that can help operators save 72% more water compared to standard taps, the latest generation of LED insect killers; CaterZap+ and CaterTTract+, as well as further developments on FOG (Fats, Oils & Grease) Management.
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