TPT September 2012

Industry News

New key accounts manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland

his outside interests are going to the gym and playing tennis. Until the end of last year when he retired, he played semi professional football for Petershill, Maryhill and finished his career winning the Scottish Central League 1 st Division

WELDING Equipment manufacturers, Kemppi (UK) Ltd, based in Bedford, UK has appointed James McLernon as key accounts manager covering Scotland, Northern Ireland and Cumbria. Mr McLernon is a qualified welder fabricator, having served his apprenticeship with his father’s company, Glasgow-based Ironcraft Steel Fabrications, manufacturer of automatic gates, barriers, fencing and steel, structures and gained his academic qualifications at Anniesland College. In 2006 he moved from the shop floor to gain experience in sales and marketing of industrial equipment, before joining Kemppi earlier this year. Asked what he likes about his role within Kemppi, Mr McLernon said: ”Every day is different, one day I can be in meetings with Kemppi’s dealers or Managers and the next day, I can be in a workshop with overalls on carrying out equipment demonstrations for employees on the shop floor. It is definitely a great job to go out and meet new people.” Mr McLernon lives in Glasgow, which is very central to meeting his customers. He is married with two children and

with Yoker Athletic. Now he watches his favourite football team – Celtic, whenever the opportunity arises.

Kemppi Oy – UK Website: www.kemppi.com

James McLernon of Kemppi Oy

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