Nigel’s new role will see him responsible for the continued growth of the Vermeer brand within the pipeline industry.
Jeff Lawson, General Manager of Sales for Vermeer Australia, says Nigel’s appointment reflects Vermeer Australia and RDO Equipment’s increasing presence and confidence in their core sectors, and commitment to supporting key customers.
“We’ve been a Tier 1 partner with the APGA for over 20 years, and our experience in the sector speaks for itself,” Jeff said.
“We’ve been lucky enough to work with key pipeline contractors across many projects such as the Northern Gas Pipeline, OCLNG, APLNG and the Mt Isa Pipeline. Our Horizontal Directional Drills, Track Trenchers, Horizontal Grinders and Vacuum Excavators have all played an integral part in many of these significant pipeline projects, and Nigel’s experience with these machines will see Vermeer strengthen our relationships and involvement in key projects,” Jeff said. “Vermeer’s ability to bring the latest in pipeline equipment technology and knowledge from their partners at Vermeer Corp, and their worldwide network, places them in a good position to support new and existing customers on key projects over the coming years.
“This is also a reflection of RDO Equipment’s strong focus on fostering career development and internal opportunities at Vermeer Australia, and Nigel is a great example of this.”
Vermeer Australia’s service and support capability has been strengthened over recent months, giving customers more access to products and expert service support in key regions on Australia’s east coast.
“We are also now utilising the wider RDO Equipment dealership network throughout NSW and Queensland, which means our customers have greater access to machines, parts, and service support in not only metro, but regional locations across our 29 dealerships,” Jeff said. “We’re looking forward to a strong start to 2022, and Nigel’s appointment signals we’re ready to meet our customers’ needs in this growing and strong sector.”