Shimadzu UK strengthens focus on molecular and atomic spectroscopy with new specialist recruit


Recently, Shimadzu UK Ltd, Milton Keynes, continued the company’s programme of investment in the molecular and atomic spectroscopy markets by appointing Andy Winn as a Product Specialist for atomic absorption (AA), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and total organic carbon (TOC) in Shimadzu UK’s Spectroscopy Group.


Winn has an enviable reputation for developing close customer relationships across the spectroscopy market. He was formerly with Thermo Fisher Scientific before moving to Varian UK Ltd and Agilent Technologies. He brings a wealth of knowledge of AA and ICP techniques, joins Shimadzu at a time of strong growth across all the company’s spectroscopy products.


Winn’s appointment will help Shimadzu UK Ltd to continue to strengthen its position in the UK atomic spectroscopy sector at a time when Shimadzu has created a collaborative agreement with the Civil Engineering department of Loughborough University for ICP applications in environmental and building applications.


“This is an exciting time to join Shimadzu’s Spectroscopy Group because the company is busy creating new benchmarks in atomic and molecular spectroscopy,” explained Winn. “For example, Shimadzu’s breakthrough Lo- Ray-Ligh diffraction grating technology is now installed in Shimadzu’s new UV- 2600 and UV-2700 model UV spectrophotometers which not only increases the linear absorbance range of


these instruments to unprecedented levels, but also extends the wavelength range of these instruments to enable analysis in the near infra-red region”.


LINK www.shimadzu.co.uk


Filtermist’s new MD follows in father’s footsteps


New MD at Filtermist International reflects on first month at the helm


Following Managing Director, Mike Stansfield’s recent retirement, Bridgnorth based oil mist extractor manufacturer, Filtermist


International, is delighted to report that new MD, James Stansfield, has presided over a successful first month in office.


Export sales have continued to grow despite difficult global trading conditions and Filtermist’s UK business, which includes sales of Absolent oil smoke extraction products, is also prospering.


James began his career at Filtermist 14 years ago, starting as Sales Co-ordinator in 1998 and working his way up through the organisation to become the Sales and Marketing Manager in 2010. James has extensive knowledge of all aspects of Filtermist and has played an integral role in the continued expansion of the company – specifically in its international export strategy.


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James Stansfield, said, “My father, Mike, spent 22 years guiding Filtermist’s growth from small beginnings to the interna- tional operation it is today. I am extremely proud to be able to take the helm at Filtermist to ensure its expansion continues. We are developing a number of products and services to ensure our UK clients comply with COSHH legislation as well as oil mist extractors and accessories specifically designed for the export market.


We’ll be attending a number of interna- tional trade shows over the coming months where we’ll be launching new products and services for all our UK and overseas markets. Filtermist has ambitious plans for the future and our clear export strategy will ensure we’re ideally placed to cope with increased global demand.”


Export trade is a significant growth area for Filtermist – the company is now represented in more than 50 countries


(Left to right) James and Mike Stansfield outside Filtermist HQ in Bridgnorth, Shropshire.


worldwide and aims to increase its penetration of export markets with new business ventures in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region through the Singapore subsidiary, Filtermist Asia-Pacific, and a new distributor in Russia. Investment in factory facilities at the company’s HQ in Shropshire earlier this year ensured Filtermist now has the capacity to fulfil global orders far more quickly than was previously possible.


LINK www.filtermist.com


LUBE MAGAZINE No .111 OCTOBER 2012


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