Gaming machine and pool tables specialist Bob Rudd has created jobs after securing a major contract to supply pubs across the country. The Tyneside firm has partnered with Witham-based SX Leisure to provide equipment and servicing to venues from Northumberland and Cumbria to the West Midlands.
Partnership Creates 40 New Jobs
The deal has led to the creation of 40 jobs and will see the two companies supply 1,000 pubs. Nick Rudd, managing director of the Brunswick Village firm, said: 'It’s been a busy few months but we couldn’t be happier with how things have gone. Being selected to support a significant portfolio of pub venues previously supplied by Inspired has given us the opportunity to bring our service-first model to even more venues.'
He added: 'The move has strengthened staffing with new colleagues joining the business and enhanced our ability to provide responsive, high-quality support nationwide. We’re seeing the benefits of scale without compromising the independent, service-led approach for which the business is known.'
Expansion and Positive Feedback
Together, the two companies have taken on more than 1,800 machines across 1,000 venues. SX Leisure has reported a 30% uptick in business. Greg Wood, director at SX Leisure, said: 'It’s been an exciting challenge for both our existing team and those who’ve joined us. The response from clients and new venues has been overwhelmingly positive. Our new colleagues have hit the ground running.'
As well as its headquarters in Witham, SX has depots in Yeovil and Washington. Mr Wood added: 'Our growth has never been taken for granted and this is just the beginning of the next chapter.'
Inspired Entertainment Remains Committed
Inspired continues to supply both companies as well as retail gaming and betting businesses, including licensed betting shops, bingo and slots rooms, motorway services and pubs. Ian Shreeve, vice president and general manager gaming sales UK at Inspired, said: 'This partnership has been everything we hoped for. Both teams have delivered on every level, providing efficient operations, dependable service and a customer-first mindset. Inspired remains fully committed to the UK pub market.'
