EoW January 2014

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New sales manager

Summit Systems gets partner award

ronous and synchronous HV (high voltage) motors and their respective MCCs (motor control centres). He worked on distribution networks including cast resin and liquid-filled step-down transformers. This experience was gained in heavy process industries such as paper and sugar manufacturing. Sales and marketing director Andy Clarke said: “I am delighted to welcome David to our expanding sales and marketing team at this exciting time in the company’s progression. This appointment will enable us to address significant opportunities for our diverse range of precision taping and winding machinery in high growth sectors such as power and energy.” recently won a further contract for the international ITER fusion energy project. Ridgway Machines – UK Website : www.ridgwayeng.com Ridgway Machines

Ridgway Machines has appointed David Enslin as sales manager. Last year, Ridgway’s commitment to supporting rapid business growth and success in global markets led to the company moving to a new manufacturing facility. Three times larger than its previous factory, over 90 per cent of products are now exported to customers worldwide. Mr Enslin’s role is to develop and support international sales growth, focusing on key overseas regions and the Ridgway agent and distributor network. He will provide comprehensive technical and commercial solutions for the diverse requirements of Ridgway customers, ranging from small independent local companies to large multi-national corporations. He has ten years’ technical experience in HT (high tension) power applications, focusing on the installation, commissioning and maintenance of asynch-

At a ceremony held during the K 2013 exhibition, Maguire Europe honoured Summit Systems Ltd, its long-standing agent in the UK, for its leadership in introducing new auxiliary equipment technology to the marketplace. The award was presented to Summit Systems’ managing director, Mike Jordan, in a special “Partner Award” event at the Maguire Europe stand. Paul Edmondson, general manager of Maguire Europe, said: “During Summit Systems’ 22-year partnership with Maguire, Mr Jordan has personified his company’s progressive and innovative approach to the marketplace. “It was Mike who identified the market for gravimetric blender technology in the UK and was the first person to import gravimetric batch weight technology to Europe in 1990,” he added. “This foresight is at the heart of Summit’s ethos. The team’s relentless pursuit of excellence is impressive and exciting to be associated with.” Summit Systems – UK Website : www.summitsystems.co.uk Heading to Düsseldorf? Our preview starts on page 62

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