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Agrigear has appointed Gerald McAdam as its new general manager, effective\u00a08th June, reporting to Fred Clarke, managing director.<\/p>\n

He will initially work alongside, before succeeding John McGauran who Agrigear says has been instrumental in the successful development of the business over the past 27 years.<\/p>\n

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Gerald McAdam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

McAdam brings over 25 years of experience across engineering, manufacturing, and service industries, both in Ireland and internationally.<\/p>\n

With over 20 years\u2019 leadership experience in operations and sales in the automotive, lift and escalator and construction product sectors, Agrigear says he brings a wealth of experience to the role.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am delighted to join Agrigear who has developed an outstanding reputation for innovative off-road tyre and wheel solutions over the past 46 years,” said McAdam.<\/p>\n

“I look forward to being part of such a capable and successful team and to working closely with our OEM customers and nationwide dealer network, while also partnering with key suppliers.”<\/p>\n

Agrigear said this appointment “confirms its long-term commitment to the continued development and strengthening of the Agrigear brand and business in providing tyre and wheel solutions for agricultural, industrial, construction and OTR sectors across Ireland\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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