Albion Invests in Technical Support


Albion Valves (UK) Ltd, one of the UK’s leading valve suppliers, is delighted to appoint Dave Rhodes as Technical Manager.

Dave has over 40 years’ experience in manufacturing and engineering, and in recent years a specific focus on quality control, technical services, and consultancy work.

As well as his extensive career in the industry, Dave also has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and has additional qualifications in Mechanical and Production Engineering.

This newly created role will see Dave provide technical expertise to all departments across the business, as well as providing support to Albion’s network of independent distributors on any technical matters, Dave’s vast experience will set him in good stead to provide this knowledge and guidance, and once again will provide added value to Albion’s offering.

Dave will also be working closely with Albion’s newly founded Project Support Team, using his experience to provide system design solutions, supporting the team with take-offs, and providing on-site support.

Dave Rhodes, comments, “Over the years, I have been heavily involved in quality and technical services, so I feel this role is perfect for me! As well as the value-added services I will be getting involved in, I am also looking forward to working closely with Albion’s manufacturing partners to bring to market new products to complement and enhance Albion’s already comprehensive range.”

Darren Baxter, Albion’s Sales and Marketing Director, comments, “This is yet-again another example of Albion’s commitment to providing service excellence to the industry. We have always prided ourselves on our cradle to grave approach and this appointment emphasises just how dedicated we are to providing this level of support. With Dave’s experience we are sure he will be a valuable asset to Albion, the industry, and his colleagues.”

Over the coming months Albion will be working closely with industry bodies and will begin to offer CPD’s to contractors and consultants, for more information please contact us on marketing@albionvalvesuk.com.