OverWatch UK branch launched

Opened earlier this year near London, the branch provides EQSS with a permanent presence in this key market and has appointed Tahir Dad as the first member of its dedicated UK-based team.

Tahir Dad, Technical Sales & Service Manager for EQSS in the UK.

Dad joined EQSS in February and has been engaging with contractors, rental companies, OEMs and safety bodies to introduce and support the roll-out of OverWatch. In his capacity as UK Technical Sales anf Service Manager, Dad plays a crucial role in supporting EQSS customers. To date, there are 1,000 scissor lifts in the UK fitted with OverWatch.

Based in Luton, Dad brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous role as a Technical Engineer at Nationwide Platforms within the BlueSky Solutions division. Dad has more than 20 years mechanical and electrical engineering experience and has worked with MEWPs and secondary guarding solutions for the past seven years.

Receptive market 

Andrew Delahunt, Global Business Manager at EQSS, said of the expansion, “Tahir is an outstanding person, and we are thrilled that he is leading our charge in the UK. Stopping accidents on MEWPs is the goal and crush protection on scissor lifts is an important part of that package. We are delighted with the progress to date and how receptive the UK market has been towards our solution.”

EQSS UK Business Representative.

Dad is supported in the market by James Samuel, UK Business Representative, who is helping EQSS to identify and connect with potential customers.

In conjunction with Dad’s appointment, EQSS has invested in a UK office and warehouse to stock OverWatch devices and offers installation services. As OverWatch becomes a requirement on Tier 1 construction sites, EQSS is equipped to meet the requirements of local rental companies, including the delivery of training and demonstrations.

Ross Bowden, Managing Director of EQSS, said, “This investment reinforces our support for our valued customers in the UK. With the large amount of inventory that we now carry in our warehouse, we can now supply OverWatch kits locally, significantly reducing delivery times, and provide local servicing and site support.”