Leeds, UK – Industrial lubricant specialistQ8Oils has strengthened its UK-based sales team with the appointment of Scott Shields as area sales manager for the metal manufacturing sector in Scotland. A sales, marketing and recruitment professional in the manufacturing and high-technology sectors for over 19 years, Scott joins the company with a proven track record in the oil and gas sector, including high-level divisional and managerial roles.
Commenting on his new position, Scott believes that his experience has prepared him for this position and that capitalising on skills such as new account development through industry contacts and networking, will help him make a positive contribution to the Q8Oils sales team. “I have built strong working relationships that have lasted for a number of years thanks to working closely with clients to help satisfy their requirements by identifying the appropriate product or service at a mutually-beneficial cost.” says Scott.
Scott will be responsible for developing and retaining new and existing accounts and ensuring that agreed financial volume targets are achieved.
Commenting for Q8Oils, direct sales manager Jeremy Dineen says: “Scott has a real understanding of the territory both geographically and financially, which is imperative to maximise profitability within the dedicated area. With the plans we have in place for the short- to medium-term future, Scott’s broad experience in the oil and gas sector levels will provide him and us with real opportunities.”
Scott’s appointment follows a recent restructuring of Q8Oils’ UK operations, which has allowed the company to further expand its business and provide a long term commitment to the manufacturing, automotive and energy sectors.
CURTISS-WRIGHT LAUNCHES EN ISO 13849 COMPLIANT MOTOR CONTROLLER
New C3-CE is ideal for small industrial and Class 3 vehicle applications
Christchurch, U.K. – 23-09-2015 – Curtiss-Wright Corporation today announced its Industrial division has introduced a new version of the C3 motor controller to its established and cost-effective range of AC motor controllers. The C3-CE is EN ISO 13849 compliant and, as a new addition to the high-performing, compact and cost-effective C3 motor controller range, provides OEMs with a controller that is ideal for small industrial vehicle applications, including Class 3 pallet trucks.
The new C3-CE, from Curtiss-Wright’s brand family of PG Drives Technology, retains all the features and benefits of the original C3 motor controller but has been CE marked as a safety component and designed with EN ISO 13849 Category 3 hardware architecture – including dual microprocessors, dual inputs and a dedicated B+Safe output. This provides a safer and more convenient approach that, unlike the conventional and widely-used Category 2 architecture, doesn’t require the safety function to be checked at ‘machine start-up’ and ‘prior to the initiation of any hazardous situation’, which can be inconvenient and potentially dangerous.
Key features of the C3-CE include:
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About Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.
Leading automotive, industrial and energy solutions manufacturer Q8Oils – a subsidiary of oil giant Kuwait Petroleum Corporation – has signed a distribution and manufacturing licence agreement with South Africa-based Blue Chip Lubricants Pty Limited. Based in Randburg, Blue Chip’s role as sole importer and distributor of Q8 lubricants in South Africa will also see the company manufacture locally to ensure they can deliver a high level of service and flexibility to their customers.
Commenting for Blue Chip, director Gary Marais says: “All products manufactured locally will be blended under strict Q8Oils quality controls, using its own high quality base oils and additives. In addition, the formulations we use are the same as those used by Q8Oils customers in Europe and North America.”
Established in 1983, Blue Chip Lubricants is a leading independent manufacturer,marketer and distributor of a wide variety of high quality lubricants and greases in South Africa; and has gained a reputation for the production of reliable products and services.
Championing the partnership, Q8Oils regional sales manager Abdulmohsen Homoud says: “When choosing a partner for this region it was essential that we found a high quality blender and a ‘can do’ partner, both technically and commercially. The Q8Oils and Blue Chip partnership is a perfect fit for the South African market, with customers being the ultimate winners.”
He goes on to say that, with Q8Oils’ marketing, manufacturing and research headquarters remaining in Europe, Blue Chip has significant corporate resources to call on whenever they are required.
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For further information contact:
Neil Grieve, brand & communication manager, Q8Oils
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Tel: +44 (0)7824 537816
E-mail: grieve@Q8.comWeb: www.Q8Oils.com
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Curtiss-Wright Corporation’s (NYSE: CW) Industrial division today announced that it has been presented with the “Supplier of the Year Award 2014 Europe” from Southco Manufacturing, a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of engineered access hardware solutions.
Curtiss-Wright Industrial division’s Senior Vice President & General Manager, Kevin Rayment, said: “We are delighted with the award, which was presented in recognition of an outstanding 100% track record of on time deliveries and zero PPM for the period.”
The award was presented at Curtiss-Wright’s facility in Cwmfelinfach, UK, and related to the Penny & Giles brand of solenoid actuator assemblies.
Commenting for Southco Inc., Director of Global Supply Chain & Logistics, Tony Wood, said: “As a key supplier, Curtiss-Wright has fully earned this award for multiple years of service and quality that has, in turn, enabled us to grow our business. Curtiss-Wright has a proven reputation for responsiveness, pro-activeness and in driving value-added engineering into the supply of Southco’s products.”
Curtiss-Wright Industrial division’s wide range of solenoid actuators and solenoid valves include standard and configurable designs in a selection of solenoid styles. They can also supply modified standard designs to suit specific applications, or unique, custom designs for large scale OEMs. Products are suitable for on- and off-highway applications, including automotive, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling and other specialty vehicles; as well as industrial equipment.
