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Document Number OBNPCL2004 – May 2020

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing the 10mm Belt Air Sander range. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.

Part Numbers to be discontinued:
APT755         10mm Belt Air Sander

Alternative Part Numbers:
APT780         10mm Belt Air Sander

Reason:
Superseded by the APT780 10mm Belt Air Sander

Product Sales Obsolete Date:

Immediate effect from May 2020.

Document Number OBNPCL2003 - May 2020

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing the Heavy Duty Plastic Hose Reel range.

This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.

Part Numbers to be discontinued:

HRA3V01 - 20m of 10mm ID hose with R 3/8 end fitting
HRA3J01 - 15m of 15mm ID hose with R 1/2 end fitting HRA3MS - Heavy Duty Hose Reel floor/ceiling bracket

Alternative Part Numbers:

HRA3L03 - 20m of 10mm ID hose with R 1/4 end fitting
HRA3M02 - 18m of 12mm ID hose with R 1/2 end fitting

Reason:

Superseded by the Workshop Pro and Workshop Prestige range of Hose Reels.

PCL has strengthened its UK team with the welcome addition of National Sales Manager Alan Findlow, who is committed to supporting businesses through the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and beyond.

Sheffield factory reopens to drive essential production forward

PCL’s production facility in Sheffield has recommenced limited operations to support key sectors who remain open for essential work, including the automotive industry and emergency services.

Production was temporarily suspended following the Prime Minister’s announcement forbidding all but necessary travel. However, restricted production and logistical activities have resumed following further dialogue with government representatives. This will enable PCL to meet requirements where their products are needed, whilst also providing customer support.

The Sheffield site is now up and running subject to strict provisions and PCL has introduced adaptations to the production process, using skeleton staff who are being protected through meticulous measures including social distancing and the provision of appropriate PPE and cleaning equipment. Meanwhile remote working continues for office staff, therefore

Tyre inflation expert PCL is warning drivers they could still face a hefty fine and penalties if they don’t look after their tyres following the Government announcement regarding MOT extensions.

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is changing its Airflow, Vertex, XF-Euro and Safeflow Safety couplings. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates, and how to identify the change.

PCL appoints new Export Sales Manager José Delgado

PCL is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Export Sales Manager for Distribution Sales covering Northern and Southern Europe and Ireland.

With extensive, worldwide experience within the automotive sector, José Delgado brings a wealth of industry experience and expertise in export sales management to the PCL team.

A Spanish national, José is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and English, and lives with his family in Northampton, making him well-positioned to travel between PCL’s HQ in Sheffield and to customers and distributors abroad.

The opening at PCL came at exactly the right time for José. He said: “This is the right market for me and I was looking for a challenging new opportunity. Export is a priority for PCL and I have in-depth knowledge of the areas where I will be managing accounts, both geographically and

PCL’s Owen McCaughey Climbs the Career Ladder

Hard work has paid off for Owen McCaughey – for just under seven years after joining PCL’s customer service team as an office junior, he has been appointed Technical Sales Executive for UK and Ireland.

Owen has steadily worked his way up the career ladder since arriving aged just 17 at Sheffield-based PCL, the world-leading manufacturer of tyre inflation and compressed air products. His very first role involved answering phone calls for pricing, delivery dates, order tracking and general enquiries, along with order and data entry. These duties stood him in good stead to quickly progress to Customer Service Administrator, looking after the internal account management of European customers and prospects, whilst dealing with worldwide queries.

Through working closely with the sales team, attending exhibitions and undertaking technical product training, Owen gained invaluable experience. Two years later he replaced a retiring