Christchurch based global structural steel firm REIDsteel acquires two new experienced industry professionals. Edith Gill and Chris Evans

STRUCTURAL steel firm REIDsteel has acquired two new experienced industry professionals.

Edith Gill and Chris Evans will join the Christchurch company’s business development team.

Chris joins with a 35-year track record in business development and sales in the steel, metals, and manufacturing and construction sectors.

REIDsteel is continuing to grow, expand into new markets and widen its international reach, with the pair perfectly set to help it achieve its aims.

The company, which has exported to more than 140 countries to date in 106 years of trading, designs, manufactures and supplies steel structures including primary and secondary steel, cladding and glazing for the full building envelope.

Its steel structures include hangars, bridges, stadia, commercial and residential property, and disaster resistant buildings designed to withstand such natural events as hurricanes and tsunamis.

Simon Boyd, REIDsteel managing director, said: “A very warm welcome goes to Edith and Chris.

“They are high-calibre, experienced and results-orientated professionals with proven track records of success in business development across the UK, Europe and world.

Chris will be focusing on business development in the UK and Europe, while Edith’s remit covers international business development.

Chris said: “I am excited to start my new role and look forward to introducing many more partners and customers to REID’s exceptional range of steel structures.”

Edith said: “REIDsteel’s name is a hallmark of quality worldwide which gives me a great starting point in my new role.”