A HIGHLY respected and valued member of the ABT Loadmac team in Ross-on-Wye is leaving the company after 13 years.

Throughout his time with ABT Loadmac, Mike Hasler has earned the admiration of colleagues, suppliers and industry partners through his professionalism, technical knowledge and unwavering commitment.

And since joining the company, based in the Ashburton Industrial Estate in 2013, Mike, a senior design engineer, has played an important role in the development of the Loadmac truck-mounted forklift range, with particular focus in the early days on the 225 Ultra, the company’s compact 2.5-tonne lift machine.

He also took the lead in developing a new engine package for the American market to meet the different emissions regulations for the USA.

Mike’s expertise has helped shape products that are trusted by customers across the industry. His expertise and practical approach have helped shape products that are trusted by customers across the UK and beyond.

"Mike has been a hugely valued member of our team and has made a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to work with him," said Tim Morris, director of ABT Loadmac.

He added: "His dedication, integrity and good humour have earned him enormous respect, and we are incredibly grateful for everything he has contributed over the years.

“As Mike embarks on his next chapter, everyone at ABT Loadmac would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation for his years of service and wish him every happiness and success in the future."

ABT Loadmac is an industry-leading manufacturer in Ross for truck mounted forklifts. The company creates end-to-end machinery from the sheet metal right through to the product’s shipping, making Loadmac the only truck mounted forklift currently being made in Britain.