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Building products distributor chooses Hoppecke battery systems

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Date: 10 October 2017

Building products distributor chooses Hoppecke battery systems

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Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has supplied its Trak-Air battery systems to SIG, a leading distributor of specialist building products, for use with a new fleet of materials handling equipment that is operating in SIG's brand new central distribution centre in Trafford Park, Manchester.

A key player in Europe, with strong positions in its core markets of insulation and energy management, exteriors and interiors, SIG has a growth strategy that involves combining the reputational strengths of its local brands with the scale efficiencies and know-how of a multi-national group. The Sheffield-based company has grown from a single-site insulation distributor into a global distribution business and market-leading construction specialist. With a large fleet and nearly 60 branches throughout the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, the company prides itself on being able to supply its customers with a wide range of specialist brands and products for use on such private and public developments as hospitals, prisons, schools, leisure complexes, sports stadia, power stations and oil rigs.

SIG has used Hoppecke's Trak-Air battery and charger systems for over 10 years, enjoying not only energy savings in electricity used for recharging but also being able to lower its carbon footprint. Over and above these benefits the use of Hoppecke Trak-Air systems has enabled SIG to extend the expected working life of all its batteries while greatly reducing the requirements for battery topping and maintenance.

Jason Howlett, Hoppecke's Regional Managing Director - Northern Europe, says: "SIG's new central distribution centre in Manchester is a sight to behold and we are delighted to be contributing to its overall efficiency and productivity. Our relationship with SIG goes back more than a decade and we are looking forward to continuing it for many years to come."

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Editor's Notes

Hoppecke Industrial Batteries Ltd

Hoppecke is the leading specialist for industrial battery systems and at the same time the largest battery manufacturer in European ownership. Hoppecke offers to its customers around the world concepts for efficient and reliable power supply for every industrial application. A leading exponent of environmental care for more than 80 years, Hoppecke offers solutions for a variety of industries including motive power, reserve power for IT/telecoms, power stations, solar energy and UPS, special power for rail and underground. Hoppecke's UK operation is based in Newcastle-Under-Lyme in the Midlands and the parent company has customers and business partners in many countries around the world, including Europe, the USA and China.

Media contact:

Rory Baxter

Changeworks Communications

T: 01785 247588

E: rbaxter@changeworkscom.co.uk

Company contact:

Jason Howlett

Hoppecke Industrial Batteries Ltd

Unit 2 Lowfield Drive

Centre 500

Wolstanton

Newcastle-under-Lyme