John Upton to focus on efficiency and quality management, as well as continued investment in production staff and processes
Fortress Technology Europe – leading designer and manufacturer of high performance ‘Phantom’ metal detection systems for the food industry – has appointed John Upton as Production Manager.
In this newly created role, John will be responsible for all aspects of production at Fortress Technology’s new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Banbury, Oxfordshire. His main focus will include efficiency and quality management, as well as the company’s continued investment in production staff and processes.
He will also be implementing ‘lean’ thinking methods and improved supply chain management to deliver high levels of efficiency as the business continues to thrive.
“I am delighted to be part of the Fortress Technology team at such an exciting period of growth,” comments John. “I want to build on an already successful and highly efficient team here. We need to ensure that the company continues to deliver high quality products, to a rapidly expanding European customer base, and with minimum lead time.”
Sarah Ketchin, Managing Director at Fortress Technology Europe says: “We are extremely pleased to have been able to bring John into the team at such an important time in the development of Fortress Technology.”
She continues: “We decided to appoint a Production Manager to allow the directors more time to pursue strategic growth of the business. This latest move is just part of an on-going restructuring programme as we strive to meet the demands of continued expansion.”
John has enjoyed a long career in engineering and prior to joining Fortress Technology, was Custom Tooling Manager at Global company Seco Tools. He has also worked in the plastics injection moulding industry plus operated his own sub contract engineering business.
For further information please contact: Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd, The Phantom Building, 7 Beaumont Road, Banbury, OX16 1RH tel: 01295 256266 fax: 01295 255987 email: info@fortresstechnology.co.uk or visit www.fortresstechnology.co.uk
Fortress Technology
- 01295 256266
- sales-UK@fortresstechnology.com
- http://www.fortresstechnology.com
- Phantom Bldg, Beaumont Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1RH GB
About us
Fortress Technology began its humble beginnings in 1996 believing that through superior product design and engineering the production of higher quality equipment with better sensitivities could be achieved. The phenomenal market response to the Fortress Phantom line of metal detectors has validated that belief and the philosophy on which it is based… simple operation, outstanding reliability, and exceptional performance. Over the years, Fortress has blossomed into a global enterprise with main offices in Canada, the UK, and Brazil serving North America, Europe, and Latin America. Their valued representatives provide cost effective and customised inspection solutions to customers’ worldwide.
Where we supply to
Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, North America
Industries we supply to
Automation, Chemicals, Consultants, Components Electronics, Energy and Power, Food and Beverage, Glass Ceramics Cement, Metals and Minerals, OEM, Paper and Pulp, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber, Recycling, Textiles, Tobacco, Water and Wastewater
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