McQuay UK Ltd has recruited two new sales team members as part of its strategic growth strategy.

Derek Howkins has been appointed area sales manager covering Merseyside, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Flyde and Great Manchester, while Dave Tickle will cover the West Country. 

Mr Howkins has 14 years’ experience in the building services industry and will be responsible for external sales activities for air handling units and chillers. He joins the company from Nuaire Group, where he was northern sales manager for six years exceeding sales targets of £2 million. Prior to Nuaire, he enjoyed huge success at Matthew & Yates in a business development role and was heavily involved in many successful commercial projects.
 
Dave Tickle has 46 years’ experience in the building services industry and previously worked as a director for John R Hurlstone & Partners, representing a number of manufacturers of building services products, including a specialist in thermal expansion. Starting his own business Hurlstones Ltd, he specialised in private and public sector projects involving healthcare, education, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and commercial office buildings.