Kazera Global Regulatory News (KZG)

29 Mar 2007 11:20

Worthington Nicholls Group plc29 March 2007 RNS Reach release 29 March 2007 New offices and senior operational management provides platform for further growth Worthington Nicholls Group plc, the UK's largest independent installer of airconditioning, heating, ventilation and chilled water systems, is pleased toannounce a number of senior operational appointments and the opening of twomajor new offices. The Company has appointed Mark Wall, 50 as Regional Manager. One of Mark's mainresponsibilities will be the successful integration of Project Air with theexisting AS Nicholls operation. Project Air, a specialist installer of airconditioning systems to the retail sector, was acquired by Worthington Nichollsin June 2006. Mark is a MRICS and previously held the position of TechnicalDirector at SGP Property Services. The second new appointment is that of James Baird, 30, who joins the Companyfrom Daikin as a Technical Project Manager. Daikin is the UK's largest supplierof air conditioning systems and a key supplier to Worthington Nicholls. James'sunderstanding and knowledge of the latest technology coupled with hisqualifications and corporate approach will play an important role in maintainingthe success of the business whilst enhancing a long-standing commercialrelationship between the two companies. The Company is also pleased to announce that Adam Darlow, 28, has been promotedto General Manager of the AS Nicholls division. Adam relocated from AS Nichollsfive years ago working at the Wilmslow office, and we are pleased that he is nowable to utilise his knowledge and drive in managing the growth of the South-Eastoffice. Worthington Nicholls will be opening a large new office in Bedford. The newoffice, which replaces the existing AS Nicholls office in the town, will providethe capacity to enable the Group to increase its presence in London and the M1corridor. In conjunction with the Bedford office, Worthington Nicholls has also signed alease on office space in Bluewater, Kent. The South-Eastern offices will beoperational from April and once fitted out will house the recently-acquiredspecialist electrical contractor Lumenglow, as well as the Group's regionalmanagement and sales personnel. Mark Worthington, Chief Executive of Worthington Nicholls, said: "We are delighted to be hiring some of the best people in our industry, and arevery pleased to welcome these members of staff to the team. We are also excitedto be increasing our presence in London and Southern England. We believe thatthe Kent office is ideal for targeting more work in continental Europe. "With this strengthened operational team and larger UK footprint, we areconfident we have the platform in place that will continue to deliver our growthstrategy in the UK and Europe." Enquiries: Worthington Nicholls 0870 609 1829Mark Worthington, Chief ExecutiveDavid Levis, Corporate Director Gresham PR Ltd 020 7404 9000Neil Boom / Laura Black Corporate Synergy 020 7448 4400Rhod Cruwys / Romil Patel Information on Worthington Nicholls can be accessed via the Group's website: www.worthington-nicholls.co.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange