An Aberdeen-based intelligent lifting equipment specialist has underlined its commitment to international growth with a key US-based appointment.

Load Monitoring Systems (LMS) has announced the appointment of Wayne Lacey to the newly created role of Business Development Manager for The Americas, based in the Energy Corridor, Houston, Texas.

L - R Wayne Lacey (Business Development Manager – Americas) is welcomed to the LMS team by Kirk Anderson (Managing Director)

The move represents a significant advancement in the company’s foothold in the USA and Americas where established and prospective relationships are set to be ramped up.

Originally from Peterhead, Wayne’s Scottish roots and international experience in hands-on and senior supervisory and management roles will be crucial in helping LMS to fulfil its ambitious plans for this emerging market.  He will channel more than three decades of knowledge into increasing support to existing customers and securing new customers in target sectors including onshore and offshore oil and gas; renewables (wind and tidal), aquaculture, entertainment and subsea.   

Wayne’s appointment continues the significant growth drive for flourishing LMS who also recently completed the dual acquisition of AeroGo UK and Load Moving Systems Ltd, placing the business at the forefront of the UK’s air moving systems market. In recognition of the continued international focus LMS were selected as a finalist for the 2023 Northern Star Business Awards’ “Going Global” category and recently celebrated the official opening of the company’s 7,700 sq. ft headquarters on Aberdeen’s Claymore drive.

Commenting on his appointment, Wayne Lacey said: 
“I am delighted to join LMS at an exciting time in the company’s growth journey and I look forward to playing a part in developing relationships in and around the Americas market.”

LMS Managing Director Kirk Anderson added: 
“The Americas always presented significant opportunities for LMS and this strategy has been two years in the making as COVID delayed original implementation plans for 2020. 

“We are now pleased to get things back on track and delighted that Wayne has joined the team.  His industry experience and knowledge will allow him to make an immediate impact and we look forward to seeing things go strength to strength.”      

Load Monitoring Systems specialise in the design, manufacturing, sales, rental, repair and calibration of Intelligent Lifting equipment and Load Monitoring products and services, including load cells, Line Tension units, winch monitoring, Air Skates, Digital Pad Eye systems and crane safety instrumentation. Providing global support to a wide range of industry sectors in over 45 countries and in most continent, with a comprehensive range of Testing, Calibration and Repair facilities in Aberdeen.

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