After almost 40 years in the British amusement industry, Jeff Hull has retired.

The managing director of Electrocoin’s manufacturing company, based in Caerphilly Road, Cardiff, Hull made his last appearance in his official role at the London Open Day.

One of the best-known characters in the UK industry, Hull started with the old Ace Coin Equipment Company in Cardiff, moving on to become a director of associate parts producer Race electronics.

He also had a spell with Purcell and was managing director at Crystal Leisure for 10 years, before taking up his present role heading Electrocoin’s manufacturing plant in Wales. The factory will now be run by Electrocoin partner John Collinson.