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Spierings Strengthens UK & Ireland Presence with Appointment of Tim Leech

Updated: Jan 3

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Spierings Mobile Cranes has appointed Tim Leech as Sales Manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland, effective January 1. Bringing nine years of OEM sales experience from Tadano, Leech strengthens Spierings’ regional presence as demand grows for fully hybrid mobile tower cranes across Europe.


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Expanding the Spierings Sales Network


Spierings Mobile Cranes has expanded its international sales team with the appointment of Tim Leech, who assumes responsibility for the UK and Ireland markets.

The move supports Spierings’ continued growth in regions where demand for high-capacity, fully hybrid mobile tower cranes is increasing particularly among contractors focused on sustainability, reduced emissions, and urban efficiency.


Proven Industry Experience


Leech joins Spierings with nine years of experience as a Regional Sales Manager at Tadano, where he worked closely with crane rental companies, contractors, and fleet owners across the UK and Irish markets.


His background includes:

  • OEM-level crane sales

  • Long-term customer relationship development

  • Market expansion in mature and competitive lifting sectors


This experience positions Leech to effectively support customers adopting Spierings’ unique mobile tower crane solutions.


Aligned with Hybrid Innovation


Speaking about his new role, Leech highlighted the alignment between his career ambitions and Spierings’ product direction:

“I’m excited to join the Spierings family and bring my experience. The company’s innovative, fully hybrid product range and vision perfectly align with my ambitions. I’m looking forward to meeting my new colleagues and customers and working together towards a more sustainable future.”

Spierings’ fully hybrid cranes allow zero-emission lifting on site while maintaining high lifting performance an increasingly critical requirement for projects in urban and environmentally sensitive locations.


Global Sales Team Expansion


With Leech’s appointment, Spierings’ sales team now consists of seven Sales Managers, supporting customers worldwide. The expansion reflects the company’s commitment to:

  • Strengthening regional customer support

  • Accelerating adoption of hybrid crane technology

  • Supporting global sustainability targets in lifting operations

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About Spierings Mobile Cranes


Spierings Mobile Cranes is a Dutch manufacturer specializing exclusively in mobile tower cranes, known for combining tower crane reach with mobile crane flexibility. The company is a global leader in fully hybrid mobile tower crane technology, delivering solutions that reduce emissions, noise, and setup time while maintaining high lifting capacity.

Spierings cranes are widely used across infrastructure, commercial construction, industrial

projects, and urban developments worldwide.


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Frequently Asked Questions


Who is Tim Leech?

Tim Leech is a crane industry sales professional with nine years of OEM experience, most recently as a Regional Sales Manager at Tadano.


What region will Tim Leech cover?

He is responsible for sales in the United Kingdom and Ireland.


When did Tim Leech join Spierings?

His appointment became effective January 1.


Why is this appointment significant?

It strengthens Spierings’ presence in key European markets as demand grows for hybrid and low-emission lifting solutions.


What type of cranes does Spierings manufacture?

Spierings specializes in fully hybrid mobile tower cranes, combining fast mobilization with high reach and sustainable operation.

 
 

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