Simmal News

He did it his way

The word icon is widely used and widely misused these days; however we make no apologies for using it in marking the retirement of Neil O Connell one of the true greats of our industry. Neil has been with us for over 22 years and been in aluminium sales nearly all his working life. With an encyclopaedic knowledge of multi metals Neil has been the first point of reference for thousands of customers over the years and for all of his colleagues during his lengthy tenure with us. A Manchester United season ticker holder for most of his life Neil is seen holding a signed personal letter from Sir Alex Ferguson marking the day (see blog for story) he will leave a huge vacuum behind him.

Neil O Connell, surpassed by few, admired by many, respected by all

PS if any one has seen the large vacuum that resided behind Neil's desk can they please advise a member of the sanitation department