Scots Bearings Limited
Richard Hackwood is an experienced sales professional with a strong background in technical sales management and business development within the automation and power transmission sectors. Currently serving as the Group Technical Sales Manager at Scots Bearings Limited since January 2022, Richard's previous roles include Business Development Manager and Area Sales Manager at Lenze UK, where significant sales growth in the Consumer Goods sector was achieved. Richard also held various positions at Scots Bearings Limited, including Director of the Gearbox Centre and managing sales operations across multiple branches. Richard's career began in the 1990s with GEC Electromotors, leading to roles at Danfoss, NORD Gear Corporation, and BROOK CROMPTON, demonstrating a consistent trajectory of responsibility and expertise in sales and technical support. Richard holds an HNC in Electronics from Halesowen College.
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Scots Bearings Limited
Scots Bearings, Scotland’s biggest independent MRO supply partner, has been providing exceptional service in the Bearing and Power Transmission industry for nearly 40 years. Founded in Aberdeen in 1986, our company has expanded significantly, now boasting branches in Inverness, Dundee, Glasgow, Ayrshire and Irvine. We distribute thousands of industrial components and consumables with same or next-day delivery from our substantial local stocks across our five branches. Our specialist teams and divisions offer a range of services designed to help customers lower operational costs, maintain uptime, and improve efficiency. Our enviable stock profile and flexibility, both locally and nationally, allow us to grow consistently year on year, setting us apart from our competitors. Being an independent business, we pride ourselves on high staff retention, ensuring our branch teams genuinely understand and cater to your business needs. Over three decades ago, we began with just bearings. Today, our product portfolio encompasses all MRO components and consumables. We proudly represent some of the biggest names in MRO and factory automation, delivering genuine choice and quality to Scotland’s industrial sector. Operational efficiency demands tailored solutions. Beyond our dedicated branches, our specialist teams offer bespoke advice, products, and technical services for MRO, hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, reliability, and smart technology. By providing specific advice and solutions, we ensure the best outcomes for any operational challenges you face. At Scots Bearings, we not only add value to the products we sell but also leverage our extensive experience to benefit every transaction. From a standard bearing to a complete machine automation system, our expertise and know-how are at your service, ensuring reliability, dependability, and trustworthiness every step of the way.