Crestchic, the global load bank manufacturer, has reinforced its commitment to the Irish market with the recent appointment of Paul Long as Business Development Manager. Paul is the newest addition to the company’s European Rental Sales team.  

Now in it’s fifth decade, load bank manufacturer Crestchic provides load bank sales and rental services across the globe. With demand growing, Crestshic has recently invested in both people and infrastructure, expanding its manufacturing output by 100%, and investing £7 million into its rental fleet. The expansion of the rental team enables Crestchic to meet increased customer demand in a busy region.  

Originally a professional electrician, Paul’s career in rental sales for the power sector spans over 20 years. During that time, Paul has held sales management positions at the likes of Finning Caterpillar® Power Rental, FG Wilson, Aggreko, and Energyst CAT Rental Power. His in-depth knowledge of back-up power and power testing, as well as his understanding of the Irish market, make him a strong addition to the team.  

Speaking about the appointment, Paul Cotton, European Rental Sales Manager, commented: “We’re seeing an increased demand for load bank hire in industries all over the globe, with Ireland no exception. Ireland has a growing data centre market, characterised by a mix of data centres targeting enterprise demand and massive investment by hyperscale operators. Paul brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in loadbank applications. His passion for building strong client relationships will undoubtedly contribute to our team’s continued success and provide vital expertise in a region where demand is strong.” 

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Crestchic’s load bank solutions are used to test backup power systems, ensuring that they will work effectively when needed. With businesses increasingly choosing to invest in back-up power systems to reduce the likelihood of costly downtime in the event of a power outage, Crestchic’s rental division is able to supply load banks of various sizes and capacities on both short and long term hire agreements.