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Pierce fastener producer appoints sales
engineer
Profil UK has strengthened its sales and service team with the appointment of Duncan Edwards as the company's new technical sales and support engineer for Wales and the West of England.
Leading pierce fastening technology specialist, Profil UK has strengthened its sales and service team with the appointment of Duncan Edwards as the company's new technical sales and support engineer for Wales and the West of England Edwards brings more than 20 years hands-on electrical engineering, maintenance and plant management experience to the post
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 18 Sep 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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In his new role, he will also draw on a wealth of machine control, quality assurance and product sales knowledge gained within the highly competitive UK automotive sector.
"Duncan's electrical engineering pedigree perfectly complements our engineering team's existing range of mechanical engineering skills," comments Profil's UK sales manager, Adrian Ellis.
"His appointment reflects the continued growth of our fastening technology throughout the motor industry.
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With more than 320 of our products used in the manufacture of every Land-Rover Discovery, for example, Profil is now a preferred fastening method for many leading OEMs, including BMW, Ford and Peugeot-Citroen.
Duncan's recruitment demonstrates our commitment to providing customers with top quality fastening solutions, backed by the highest levels of on-going support," he adds.
* Biographical Notes on Duncan Edwards - born near Llanelli, Edwards gained a TEC Certificate in Electrical Engineering as part of his apprenticeship with Krupp Camford Pressings , then part of the Austin-Rover group.
He subsequently held electrical and electronic control posts at the automotive presswork manufacturer, before being appointed its senior laser welding engineer in 1998.
In this position, he project managed the installation of - and subsequently controlled all operational aspects of - a laser welding line capable of producing more than 500,000 assemblies per year.
In 2001, he took charge of the maintenance and repair of 40 light presses, three robotic press lines, 70 tandem presses and 11 progression/cut up lines within the company's press shop, with responsibilities for 26 staff.
A six sigma black belt, Edwards continues to live in Llanelli and lists DIY, golf, junior rugby coaching and reading among his leisure pursuits.
* About Profil UK - based in Coalville, Leicestershire, Profil UK draws on more than 30 years experience in the development and application of pierce fastening technology.
The company offers a comprehensive range of fastener styles and installation equipment - all backed by ISO 9001 certification - and is a principal supplier to customers throughout the automotive, domestic appliance and sheet metal fabrication sectors. Request free introductory details about products from Profil UK ...
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