Sparrows Group
Ian Ratcliffe has over 40 years of experience in the hydraulic industry, currently serving as the Technical Services Manager for Africa at Sparrows Group since 2009, where responsibilities include managing hydraulic projects offshore and advising clients on project status. Prior to this role, Ian was the Managing Director at Merseyside Hydraulics & Pneumatics Ltd from 1993 to 2009, overseeing daily operations and client relations. Ian's experience also includes serving as Plant Superintendent at Balfour Beatty plc from 1984 to 1993, focusing on the servicing and testing of hydraulic equipment, and starting as an Apprentice Service Engineer at North West Hydraulic Services Ltd from 1979 to 1984. Ian's expertise encompasses a wide range of hydraulic systems and components, with a strong emphasis on project management, technical support, and client engagement.
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Sparrows Group
SPARROWS GROUP IS NOW PART OF ALTRAD AND WE NO LONGER USE THIS PAGE. PLEASE FOLLOW US AT ALTRAD SPARROWS. Altrad Sparrows is a global provider of specialist equipment and integrated engineering services to the energy and industrial sectors. We specialise in delivering structured and bespoke solutions to meet our clients' lifting and mechanical handling, cable and pipe lay, and fluid power requirements. We work around the world, around the clock, to support our clients, optimise their efficiency and ensure the performance, reliability and safety of critical equipment and people. Our commitment to consistent high performance through our ‘above all, one standard’ approach to quality and safety means delivery is assured with Altrad Sparrows. With over 45 years’ experience working in lifting and mechanical handling we are the local specialists who have the network, knowledge and experience to get it right.