International lubricants manufacturer ROCOL is extending its support for UK customers with the appointment of a new sales engineer.

Richard Cobley joins the firm in the role of Sales Engineer covering the Midlands.

Richard started working in his family firm straight from school and gained experience taking on a range of different roles. From there, he furthered his knowledge and experience working for Bibielle as a Regional Technical Sales Manager and Saint-Gobain Abrasives in the position of Territory Sales Manager.

Richard commented, “The opportunity to join an organisation that is well structured and has such a fantastic reputation is one that I knew I had to take. Being given the opportunity to work with high quality products and deliver the great levels of service that ROCOL customers have come to expect is something that excites me a lot.

“I joined ROCOL just before lockdown and have used that time to learn more about the business, products, service and support. I’ve kept busy and it’s great to be out meeting people now and helping them solve problems. I believe my experience and skills will be utilised greatly in my new role”With many clients across the Midlands, Richard’s appointment reinforces ROCOL’s commitment to the area and ensures that customers will continue to receive the highest levels of service and support.

Alan Rankin, RSM for ROCOL, said, “We’re really pleased to have Richard joining us. He has considerable experience and has demonstrated his passion for delivering first class service and solutions to customers’ problems. I know his knowledge and commitment will benefit both our existing clients and those who move over to ROCOL products in the coming months and years.”