Habasit Rossi and A.J. Transmissions convey good news

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Leading Global conveyor belt specialist Habasit Rossi Ltd is expanding rapidly into the Scottish market thanks to its partnership with A.J. Transmissions and Conveyors Ltd, which has been firmly established north of the border since 1980. A.J. Transmissions is now the only official disconveyoytributor and network partner in Scotland for Habasit Rossi.

A.J. Transmissions is committed to providing high quality materials and prompt service and the association with Habasit Rossi enables it to carry increased stocks of materials such as fabric, power transmission and modular belting as well as the relevant accessories.

Working out of its state of the art premises in Wishaw, Lanarkshire, A.J. Transmissions provides a quick response and superior service to customers in the Scottish market.

An ability to provide total solutions and like Habasit Rossi, a 24:7 call-out care promise, also allows customers to benefit from a quick turnaround, thus cutting costs and reducing downtime.

As a key network partner for Habasit Rossi, A.J. Transmissions has developed rapidly into new market sectors which has prompted immediate growth in many areas of the business including the recruitment of additional manufacturer trained technical engineers together with the purchase of a new fleet of vehicles.

The partnership has helped to further improve its already exceptional service levels in Scotland and allow Habasit Rossi to offer its full range of extremely high quality belting materials across an even more diverse range of industry sectors.

A.J. Transmissions managing director Archie Johnstone said: "We have an extremely committed and experienced workforce and have enjoyed an excellent working relationship with Habasit Rossi for many years. The quality of materials they supply is outstanding and complements our 24:7 customer care programme.

"The additional knowledge and expertise Habasit Rossi provides has a significant impact on our increase in market share and customer awareness and I am confident that our relationship will continue to develop and expand."

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