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Skelair International expands contract drilling and blasting team

New hire at Skelair following internal promotion within the drill and blast department

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Kincart brings over 30 years of experience within the quarrying industry to Skelair, having previously held the position of senior blasting engineer at BAM Ritchies. Kincart has an extensive understanding of the industry along with a series of awards and memberships from industry bodies.

Undertaking daily duties of surveying, shot firing and supervising explosive activities, Kincart's versatility, understanding of the working environment and organisational skills will be unparalleled as the drilling and blast team work on developing new and existing clients.

Gary McGuire, drill and blast manager at Skelair International said: "I am very pleased to have Mike Kincart join our contract drilling and blasting team. Having previously worked with Mike in a different role, I know his in-depth experience, valiant work ethic and awareness of health and safety will be an asset to Skelair's development and growth and I am proud to have him as part of the team."

Kincart, himself, added: "I am incredibly pleased to become a part of the team at Skelair International and I am very excited to take my career forward with such a forward-thinking company that is passionate about personal development. Having gained knowledge and expertise as a blasting engineer, I am looking forward to taking the step up with Skelair and working with Gary to develop new and existing clients in this area of the business."