UK chain products manufacturer William Hackett signed a strategic distribution agreement for the UK and Ireland with Ketten Wälder, which manufactures the Cromox range of grade 6 stainless steel chain sling system.
Both family-run companies share the same ethos and commitment to establish long-term supply arrangements. This agreement combines design and manufacturing with distribution, assembly and certification services through a network of established distributors. William Hackett’s excellent reputation for service, compliance and traceability is delivered through Assure, the lifting industry’s operational platform for risk and compliance support services.
Tim Burgess, managing director of William Hackett commented: “The investments we are continuing to make in the product portfolio within William Hackett are a clear illustration of our focus on ensuring that our products and services are market leading in terms of quality and value and that they directly address the needs of our clients and the markets we serve.”
Franz Wälder, managing director of Ketten Wälder also commented: “We are looking forward to a long and prosperous partnership. William Hackett will supply outstanding customer service and distribution capabilities for the Cromox products across the UK and Ireland.”
