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One Of UK's Oldest Engineering Firms Go From Strength To Strength



In their 170th year, Pickerings celebrated by opening of their fifteenth regional office.


Based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, the office is headed up by their previous North London Regional Manager, Julie Greyling.


Paul Brooks, Managing Director commented

 "Julie has done a phenomenal job with the North London Office and she is now looking forward to running the new office. I am sure it will go from strength to strength under her capable management".

Gary Rains, Service Director commented "Julie has put a lot of time and effort in setting up the new premises and I know she will make it a success".


Pickerings Lifts are the largest independent lift service company in the United Kingdom, and are the trusted partner to thousands of instantly recognisable businesses and organisations. Established in 1854 Pickerings Lifts is still owned by the original family, with 15 regional offices and 400+ employees, they offer engineering expertise to the retail, hospitality, industrial, transportation, healthcare and government sectors.

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