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• New production manager 

  Birmingham based TUFNOL COMPOSITES has announced the appointment of Tim Rowson as its new production manager. Prior to joining Tufnol, Tim worked for Meggitt Aerospace where he was a team leader and also spent time with GE Unison Engine Components and IMI Nuclear. In his new role at Tufnol he will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production processes for the company.

• New Technical Division with nationwide coverage 

  HI-LINE INDUSTRIES, a UK-based leader in the design, manufacture and installation of energy-efficient compressed air purification equipment, has announced it has established a new Technical Division that further elevates the level of support available to its valued nationwide distribution network. With highly qualified and accredited technicians, Hi-line’s Technical Division uses an unbranded fleet of vehicles whenever the need arises to provide support for a third party.

• New MD, expansion and sales growth 

  HI-LINE INDUSTRIES, a UK-based leader in the design, manufacture and installation of energy-efficient compressed air purification equipment, has announced it has appointed Steve Smith (pictured) as its new managing director. Replacing Mike Thurlow, who has retired, Smith is part of the company’s original team, joining as marketing director in 2000 when the business began trading. He has purchased Thurlow’s 50% share of the business and is now busy making plans to drive even greater success at Hi-line.

• New appointments and latest safety accreditation 

  HI-LINE INDUSTRIES, a leading UK supplier to the compressed air sector, reports it has welcomed three new employees to its ranks. Stephen Martin joins as sales director, Matt Johnson takes up the title of project engineer while Brad Beesley arrives as internal sales co-ordinator. The news comes in the same week as Hi-line celebrates its latest safety award: the company has been granted the prestigious SafeContractor accreditation by Alcumus.

• New factory service centre 

  MAKITA UK has opened a third regional Factory Service Centre (FSC) in the London borough of Hounslow. The company says this new FSC joins Makita’s HQ facility in Milton Keynes, which serves the whole of the country, as well as Glasgow, which supports the rapidly expanding market penetration of the brand in Scotland and northern England.