22.09.2016

Permanent chairman for Access Link

The UK association of independent rental companies, the Access Link has appointed John Ball as independent chairman

The appointment was confirmed at yesterday’s Access Link meeting held at the Belfry Golf and Hotel Facility at Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands. Genie UK provided the facilities for both the Access Link and the Access Alliance to hold their separate meetings, whilst benefiting from a combined Genie Product show and presentation.

The Access Link was established in 1998 and since its formation has used membership volunteers to fill the role of chairman, with Keith John of Two Cousins the most recent. Ball founded his consulting business Velocity Rental Solutions in 2014, after more than 20 years as part owner managing director of Irish international rental company Height for Hire/Easi Uplifts, and played a major role in its international expansion.
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John Ball

Three years ago he sold his shares in the company to the McArdle family – the majority shareholder and left the company. He is a past president of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) where he is still a director. He is expected to make a significant contribution to the association particularly as it embarks on an accelerated course of group buying arrangements. See Ball forms new business

Outgoing chairman Keith John's said: "We are pleased to introduce John Ball to members as the new permanent chairman. John is a perfect fit for the Link. Since he became an independent advisor and consultant he has the capacity to bring his extensive industry experience to the Link. He chaired this first meeting and quickly displayed to the members his value to the organisation and its individual members."