Hochiki Europe appoints Nathan Hudson as new Sales Director

Leading life-safety manufacturer Hochiki Europe has appointed Nathan Hudson as the company’s new Sales Director. The news comes in the midst of a continued period of growth for the business and a wave of product innovation.

Nathan brings a wealth of business development, product strategy and marketing expertise to Hochiki Europe and joins after a three-year role at P&B Metal Components as Commercial Director, where he steered sales, business development and researched and delivered successful product strategies. Nathan’s prior experience includes Business Development Director at Weidmüller, Global Account Manager at Schneider Electric and running the business development team at Eaton Electrical, overseeing product research and development.

His chief responsibility will be to build further on the excellent growth that Hochiki Europe has achieved over many years in both the UK and overseas, using his knowledge of end-user and system-solution sales across home and export markets to grow mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships with customers, vendors and service providers. Nathan will also be overseeing the launch of new product ranges, driving new business and further developing existing solutions including the L@titude platform and its supporting ‘Hochiki Systems Partner’ programme.

Commenting on his appointment, Nathan said: ‘I’m delighted to have the opportunity to join such a thriving and innovative business. I will ensure our sales teams work to reinforce Hochiki’s 100-year-plus legacy, putting the customer first and cementing the brand’s position as the leading supplier of the most reliable and innovative life-safety solutions.

‘This is a changing time for all businesses across the globe but especially for ones associated with compliance and life-safety solutions. We will work hard to support our customers with a comprehensive offering which will help them continue to protect occupants and buildings across their premises.’

For more information, go to www.hochikieurope.com