Ref: PRHP71 Date: 18^thDecember 2015

Hoppecke's kilted hill climber raises £1,700 for cancer research

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A well-known figure in Europe's motive powersector has battled against the elements to scale peaks and fells in the Lake District, north west England, raising nearly £1,700 for cancer research.

Gus Whyte is Sales Director for the UK and Ireland at Hoppecke Industrial Batteries, the leading specialist for industrial battery systems. As part of the ‘Climb for Life', he and his wife Liz went up and down several of the region's most challenging hills with members of the BOSS (British Office Supplies and Services) Federation to raise vital funds for The Institute of Cancer Research.

Each team climbed a different peak - such as the 891m high Nethermost Pike, the 596m Outerside and the 823m Cofa Pike - to spell out the message "No to cancer". In all, the BOSS team raised £3,575.00, against a target of £3,000, while on their own Gus and Liz were sponsored to the tune of £1,682.00. The overall event raised over £100,000.

Gus, who wore a kilt and a windjammer as he battled against horrendous weather, virtually zero visibility and gale force winds on the peaks, said: "Taking part in the Climb for Life was an incredible experience and for a very worthy cause. We are so grateful to everyone who sponsored us and absolutely delighted to have raised such an impressive amount of money."

Hoppecke's Managing Director Jason Howlett added: "Gus's determination has served Hoppecke well over the years and ensured satisfied customers throughout the UK and Europe. We knew he and Liz would complete this gruelling task and raise substantial funds for cancer research and we are proud of their achievement. We understand the kilt has now been framed!"

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About Hoppecke Industrial Batteries

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.

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Caption:Gus Whyte, Sales Director for the UK and Ireland at Hoppecke Industrial Batteries, takes a much needed breather on his way to raising £1,700 for cancer research
 

Media contact:

Sue Tupling

Changeworks Communications

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e: sue@changeworkscom.co.uk

Company contact:

Jason Howlett

Hoppecke Industrial Batteries Ltd

Unit 2 Lowfield Drive

Centre 500

Wolstanton

Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST5 0UU

T: 01782 667305

W:www.hoppecke.co.uk

E:jason.howlett@hoppecke.co.uk