New company Walker Mowers UK have announced their first sales appointment, Anthony Chambers who joins as Area Sales Manager - North.

Anthony is no a stranger to the outdoor power equipment industry, having worked for the family firm Shorts of Whitburn since 1983 starting in the workshop and rising through the ranks to Sales Director. Shorts of Whitburn are reported to have been the oldest lawnmower dealer in the UK originally opening for business in 1797.

The business was purchased by Tony Chambers in the early 1960s and built up a solid reputation with golf clubs and commercial users, the business closed its doors in September 2015.

Commenting on the appointment, a spokesman for Walker Mowers UK told Service Dealer, "Anthony brings many years of knowledge and experience to the roll as Area Sales Manager, his focus on customer service at all levels with experience in sales, demonstrations and after sales support will be invaluable as the Walker business expands within the UK."

After recently returning from a product and sales training course at the Walker Manufacturing plant in Fort Collins, Colorado, Anthony is looking forward to meeting many dealers and end users at the SALTEX exhibition on stand E010.