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Pickersgill-Kaye announces
new high security appointment
Philip Prigg has been appointed new Product Sales Manager, responsible
for High Security Locking, by Pickersgill-Kaye to oversee the Leeds lock
manufacturer’s continuing expansion into both home and overseas markets.
»»MR PRIGG HAS WORKED
for ASSA ABLOY, the global
leader in door opening
solutions and PickersgillKaye’s parent company, for
over eight years in areas of
manufacturing, installation
and product sales. During
that time, he became very
familiar with the company’s
renowned high security
multipoint locks and the
heavy duty perimeter gate
lock range.
He said: “I’m thrilled to
be working for Pickersgill-
Kaye and promoting their
products – I’ve always had a
great relationship with them.
I think that they make the
most superior high security
locks for many sectors,
including protecting critical
national infrastructure
sites, the Government and
Ministry of Defence.
“I’m confident that
with the group’s support,
coupled with a long standing
reputation for performance,
strength, security and
durability, I have an excellent
platform to take PickersgillKaye’s locks to the forefront
of the high security market.”
‘extensive experience
with ASSA ABLOY
makes him a natural
fit for our high
security locks
Pickersgill-Kaye’s Director –
Business Development, Harry
Griffiths, said: “Philip is a
valuable addition to our team.
His extensive experience with
ASSA ABLOY makes him a
natural fit for our high security
locks as we look to expand
both our product range and
break into new markets.”
Recognised as one of
the UK’s leaders in design
engineering and manufacture
for custodial and high security
locking solutions, PickersgillKaye, through its growing
product range, is able to
offer a complete commercial
package for new build and
refurbishment projects across
the UK and overseas.
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