Up to date news stories about the entire Rubb Group.

New Sales Manager Builds On Success (Spring 2010)

A SKILLED sales engineer has won a promotion to Sales Manager at Rubb Buildings Ltd.

Ian Hindmoor started out at the Gateshead based company in 1999 as a Trainee Design Draftsman, following an apprenticeship as an architectural technician. Just one year later, at the age of 22, he was given the responsibility of processing all of Rubb's Ministry of Defence contracts.

He spent the following six years working as MOD Project Engineer and the main point of contact for the RAF. In December 2006 Ian started using his knowledge and expertise to sell Rubb products to a string of respected clients. As Technical Sales Engineer he specialised in Sports and Military structures.

He successfully completed an HND in Business Management in March 2010 and secured his promotion to Sales Manager in April. Ian added: "After working on contracts over the years I know our products inside and out. This is something I have worked towards since starting at the company and I am over the moon with the appointment. I would like to see our products continue to get better and better through quality and expertise."

Rubb Inc. New Welding Facility - Sanford, Maine US (Spring 2010)

In Spring 2010 Rubb Inc. will move into its expanded U.S. steel fabrication facility in Sanford, Maine. This expansion will effectively triple the usable area for steel fabrication at the Rubb plant thereby significantly increasing production capacity.

This project utilizes a 110' span Rubb BVE range structure engineered to code standards for the high 70 pound per square foot snow loads present in Maine. This expansion includes significant improvements to Rubb's 16 acre site with paved storage and handling areas increased to 4 acres. The new facility is fully insulated and equipped with radiant in-floor heating and a state of the art air filtration system that will clean and recycle heated air, generating substantial energy savings. The facility has an architectural masonry and glass front and is provided with offices and mechanical rooms, an employee breakroom, a training room, locker rooms and a 5,000 square foot mezzanine.

Company President David Nickerson commented that, "The cooperation of local and state officials and the excellent work of local subcontractors and Rubb's own staff have resulted in a very successful project. This facility will provide a better and more productive work environment for our employees and will enable us to better serve our customer requirements for the large span structures that form an important part of our growing business."

Rubb Buildings Ltd Employee Retires After 32 Years (Spring 2010)

Rubb Buildings Ltd has bid a fond farewell to a man who helped lay the foundations and build the international company into the success it is today. Sales Manager Ray Colby has retired from Rubb's UK plant after 32 years of service. Staff from the business based in Gateshead had all the celebrations covered at Ray's retirement party at Pan Haggerty Restaurant in Newcastle on Friday, March 26. Colleagues paid tribute to Ray's loyalty, dedication and pride in his work over the years.

Ray began working for Rubb in 1978 and has been instrumental in helping turn the company into a world leader in the design and manufacture of relocatable fabric structures. Among Ray's greatest achievements was securing the Ministry of Defence as one of Rubb's regular clients. "I have worked with some great people over the years," said Ray. "Rubb is like a family and has grown up like a family - every single person is 100 percent for the company. Without every vital cog the engine simply wouldn't work." Managing Director Bill Wood thanked Ray for all his hard work, adding: "We have worked very well together over the years and I am sad to see him leave. Everyone wishes him well in his retirement." The married father of two sons is now looking forward to a life of leisure after his dynamic sales career with Rubb.

Hæhre Maskinutleie AS (Winter 2010)

This is an NV 12m wide 24m long with 5m side wall. This is the first traditional type Rubb buildings that has been fitted with the patented "Thermohall" insulated fabric. The buildings was purchased by Hæhre Maskinutleie AS which is a company that rents out technical equipment and machines. This particular building was chosen due to the high internal clearing that is needed for large machinery which will be used to make the "Toven" tunnel in Nordland in the North of Norway. The Hæhre Group is an important Rubb customer and we are very pleased that they continue to value Rubb buildings. Hære Maskinutleie AS have also purchased a Rubb Type FX structure for use on the same site. This structure measures 10m wide x 15m long with 4m side wall.

Rubb Merges with Hallmaker (Winter 2010)

The fabric building division of the Hallmaker Group and the Rubb Group are now well under way with their merger process. The sales teams in Norway have now been merged and we have a common product portfolio with both Rubb Buildings and the 'new' Rubb Buildings from Hallmaker. All Rubb buildings can now be supplied with the new patented Thermohall insulation system. This is the most efficient system for insulating a fabric building quickly. Rubb in Great Britain, USA, and Poland are also positive to the new merger and Truls and Jan Erik Torgersen are in place of the respective Board of directors. The Rubb Group now looks forward to further develop their fabric building concepts in Singapore, China, and Russia.

From left: Jan Erik Torgersen, Hallmaker Group Chairman, Finn Atle Haldorsen, Rubb Group Chairman, Truls Torgersen, Rubb Group CEO