Chris Hyde Joins Lontra as Head of Commercial

Lontra, manufacturer of revolutionary blower technology Lontra Blade Blower? with energy savings of up to 34% against comparable units, announced that Chris Hyde has joined the company as Head of Commercial. Chris, formerly UK and Ireland Sales Manager for the Atlas Copco Vacuum, will be responsible for developing distribution channels and accelerating sales of the flagship product, the?LP2 Blade Blower, globally with an initial focus on North America.

Proven capability

Chris has proven capability of developing channels to market and delivering successful product launches. His success in senior sales roles at both a leading compressor manufacturer and established distributor, stands him in good stead. He brings strong commercial acumen from the compressor, blower and vacuum industries to Lontra, and leadership skills honed by studying an MSc In Executive Business Leadership. Chris will play a key role in creating new sales and marketing strategies to deliver significant revenue growth in the US.

"There’s nothing else like it out there."

“I am honored to join Lontra at a pinnacle moment in the company’s history” said Chris. “Lontra’s LP2 Blade Blower is a paradigm shift to the blower market – there’s nothing else like it out there.”

Chris continued, “The unique advances offered by Lontra’s Blade Blower?, including improved reliability and oil-free application, IoT maintenance, WEG IE5 ultra-premium permanent magnet motor, Yaskawa inverter, and ultimately, increased competitiveness, will be in high demand from distributors and customers alike, seeking to position themselves at the forefront of their industry.

“I look forward to introducing the Blade Blower’s innovative technology to distributors and customers in the wastewater and pneumatic conveying markets”, explained Chris.

Chris’ Background

Before joining Lontra, Chris was UK and Ireland Sales Manager responsible for Atlas Copco Vacuum. Chris played a critical role in developing and managing sales channels, successfully launching new products, and selling globally into new industrial markets including CNC Machinery, Fish Farms and Paper manufacturing. Prior to this, Chris was an Energy Consultant at ACE Group, before consecutive promotions to Area Sales Manager and Group Sales Manager for compressors, blowers and vacuum.

How to order the LP2 Blade Blower?

Email?[email protected]?to place an order, find a distributor or speak to the commercial team.