A well-known family business has had a change around in recent weeks, with the son of a father and son team taking on the reins to grow the business further and bring more digital offerings to clients.
Blaine Smith has been appointed to the role of company director and secretary of ATV Aerial and Satellite Company, whilst Dad Grant will work alongside him on day to day delivery of the outstanding service the team are so well known for.
ATV Aerial and Satellite Company Limited was set up 25 years ago by Grant Smith, a retired fire fighter. In more recent years, his son Blaine joined the company, while Grant’s wife Jayne runs the office and bookings.
The move to put Blaine ‘in charge’ will allow for the customer care and expert service to continue from the existing team offering their core products of aerials, satellite dishes, TV wall hanging and set up, wifi boosters, CCTV and roof caging and cowls, whilst Blaine expands the company further to keep up with digital innovation. He said: “My Dad is still a company director, as is my Mum, and it is very much a family business but by me becoming a main decision maker, it allows them to relax a little more and for me to drive an exciting future for the business as digital technology becomes more and more clever.
“I am so excited at the opportunity, but equally delighted that my parents are staying by my side on the day-to-day jobs!”
ATV Aerial and Satellite Limited are based in Whitley Bay but offer their services to residential and commercial customers across the region. As well as looking after the needs of families in their homes, they can ensure cabling, aerials, satellite, and connectivity work in a host of properties including flats, offices, hotels and care homes.
Grant, who is well known for his ability to do high jobs safely without scaffolding, said: “There comes a time when the new generation have great ideas and a focus on the future. I love what we do and working together so although I shall be stepping back a little I will still be in the business every time. It is Blaine’s turn to drive the company to it’s next era and I shall enjoy being very much part of that, as shall his mum Jayne.”
