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News Release from: Houghton Plc
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Team on 01 June 2007
Lubricants firm appoints manager
A supplier of industrial production lubricants and fluid management services, Houghton, has appointed Kevin Proudlock as product manager, Surface Treatment.
Kevin Proudlock has joined Houghton, a world leading supplier of industrial production lubricants and fluid management services, in a new role as product manager Surface Treatment The appointment of Proudlock further strengthens Houghton's capability in the area of cleaners and surface treatment and is evidence of their commitment to this market sector
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 12 Feb 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The sector is closely aligned with Houghton's metalworking fluids and lubricants business.
Proudlock's expertise in this area will undoubtedly bring benefit to Houghton's customer base.
Formerly, Proudlock worked for 14 years as technical manager for Gramos Applied and has qualifications in chemistry, a DMS in management and an MBA in business administration.
He commented, "Following my first visit to the site in Trafford Park, I was immediately impressed with the facilities".
"This is an exciting and interesting role for me and with my experience I hope to be able to contribute to the formation and development of the business." At Houghton, Steve Mayo, sales and marketing Director added, "Our US business in the area of surface treatment has provided the business model to create a successful business in Europe.
The appointment of Kevin is another step in the process of developing a team of experts to support our growth." * About Houghton - Houghton Plc offers a complete package of products, service, equipment and expertise and is one of the worlds leading suppliers of industrial production lubricants and fluid management services.
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