Wayne Carr appointed commercial and operations director at Wire Cranes
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Wire Cranes has appointed Wayne Carr as commercial and operations director. He joins the UK rental company after 12 years with Emerson Crane Hire, where he most recently served as sales and operations director. Carr began his crane career in 2001 and has held operational, supervisory and technical sales roles across several companies. Wire Cranes founder and managing director Andy Unsworth said Carr’s experience would support the company’s plans for the coming years. Carr said he was looking forward to working with the team and helping develop the business.
Carr brings experience across crane operations and sales
Wayne Carr began his crane career in 2001 as a slinger signaller with civil engineering company Rizzani de Eccher in London. Just over three years later, he moved to Emerson Crane Hire, where his responsibilities included crane operation, supervision and Appointed Person duties.
Carr joined Bronzeshield in 2009 and moved to Baldwins three years later, working as a technical sales representative. He returned to Emerson in 2014 as a crane supervisor and Appointed Person, then progressed through the company to become sales and operations director. He joins Wire Cranes after 12 years with Emerson.
Carr to support Wire Cranes’ plans for growth
Wire Cranes founder and managing director Andy Unsworth said Carr’s industry knowledge and career experience would contribute to the company’s ambitions.
“Wayne's experience and knowledge of our industry will help Wire Cranes to get to where I want it to be. What he has achieved personally over his extensive career will give an immediate boost to what we are planning to achieve in the next coming years. His impact won't just improve our internal operations, but will be seen externally with time.”
Carr said:
“Wire Cranes has built a strong reputation under Andy and there's a big opportunity to take it further. I'm looking forward to getting stuck in, working with the team and helping drive the next stage of the business.”
About Wire Cranes
Founded in 2023, Wire Cranes and Lifting is based in Warrington, northwest England. The company operates All Terrain cranes with capacities from 35 to 500 tonnes, as well as mobile self-erecting tower cranes and spider cranes. It provides lifting services for the general construction, infrastructure and industrial sectors.
View website: https://wirecranes.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Carr’s new role?
Carr has joined Wire Cranes as commercial and operations director.
What experience does Carr bring to Wire Cranes?
He has worked in the crane industry since 2001, with experience in slinging and signalling, crane operation, supervision, Appointed Person duties and technical sales. Before joining Wire Cranes, he spent 12 years at Emerson Crane Hire, most recently as sales and operations director.
What equipment does Wire Cranes operate?
The company’s fleet includes All Terrain cranes from 35 to 500 tonnes, mobile self-erecting tower cranes and spider cranes.
