The passing of Scarab's founder undoubtedly marked the end of an era. Indeed Rodger's influence over the growth of the company and of many of the individuals within the organisation cannot be overstated.

Within our industry, Rodger was regarded as an icon and was well known for his innovative thinking and a rare passion for the product. His presence at the many events and functions that he attended, not just in the UK but also around the world, will be sorely missed.

It has been remarked that, had he been active in the Victorian age, Rodger's name would now be as famous as any of the other notable engineers of the time.

While it is true that, for this company and its employees, things will never be quite the same. Rodger's legacy is a strong, well-structured business, one that produces a first-rate product range and which is supported by the very experienced and knowledgeable management team and work force that Rodger took such great care to establish.

To paraphrase the words of another cigar-smoking icon 'He gave us the tools to do the job' and it is with these thoughts firmly in mind that we will continue to build on Rodger's strong foundations.

Scarab Sweepers