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management team at Epson Europe as executive director, Professional Printing & Robotics.
uncan Ferguson has been promoted to the senior
As director of ProGraphics for Epson Europe since 2007, Mr Ferguson has helped to establish Epsonʼs digital inkjet technology in a variety of production printing markets, including labels, signage and textiles. He will continue this in his new position, extending Epsonʼs portfolio of
professional inkjet solutions and expanding into new markets and new applications. His new role will also include the sales and marketing of Epsonʼs advanced robotic automated manufacturing technology into industrial applications.
Epsonʼs aim within the professional printing sector is to lead the industryʼs shift to digital production by extending its portfolio of competitive inkjet solutions and expand into new markets and new applications. Over the next few years the company plans to continue to refine its innovative Micro Piezo technology, expand into high- productivity print-on-demand segments and improve the environmental performance of its inkjet systems.
And in the robotics sector Epson is already
well-established as the worldʼs eighth-largest manufacturer of robots, but seeks to expand further internationally. The companyʼs aim is to grow robotics into a business worth ¥100 billion by 2025.
Mr Ferguson said: “Over the past 10 years Epson Europe
Visit Euro Trophex for free
E
uro Trophex is taking place at The PTA (Passenger Terminal Amsterdam) for three days, from
October 15 to 17.
The show has grown over the last 15 years to include trophies and cups in a variety of materials and finishes, medals and awards, glassware, silverware, plaques and plates to help visitors to expand their own businesses. With live demonstrations and displays Euro Trophex 2016 will also give visitors the chance to source ideas, get up close and personal, handle and test the products, see the latest developments and trends, and to discuss requirements with those in the industry. Tracey Greenfield, Euro Trophex show organiser, said: “Visiting the exhibition is a must if you work in the trophy, awards, engraving and personalisation industry. If you are looking to identify suppliers, manufacturers, distributors or worldwide export opportunities then this is the show for you.
“At the show you will see a broad range of companies from around the world offering a wide variety of products and services, not just in the trophy sector but many other areas providing potential new business opportunities for all those that participate and visit.”
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www.eurotrophex.com to register for free
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has built a coherent, highly effective sales and marketing organisation, which has driven significant growth in the professional graphics sector. My task is to now expand this to the robotics and retail printing markets, as well as accelerating the further growth across EMEA.
“There is synergy between professional inkjet systems and robotics: while there is enormous potential for Epson robotics in the European industrial and electronics markets, there is also considerable technology transfer between our inkjet printing and robotics R&D which opens up new commercial opportunities in the long term.”
Rob Clark, senior vice president of Epson Europe, added: “Duncanʼs appointment strengthens our senior team
Duncan Ferguson
at a time when we are growing our business across all sectors.
“This expansion is supported by a €50 million investment and new offices to be opened in Berlin, Munich, Lisbon and Madrid over the next two years.”
Beccles ladies complete hike in Peru for Breast Cancer Now
A
fter enduring eight hour walks a day,
high altitude and temperature between high 20s during the day to -7°C at night, five women from Beccles completed a gruelling trek in Machu Picchu and have raised £2,000 for Breast Cancer Now.
One of the hikers,
Tracey Riches, said: “The trip was
extremely tough with all of us suffering from altitude
sickness to a greater or lesser degree, with three of us needing
The team wearing the jackets donated by Promo International
oxygen and one of us nearly having to be helicoptered off on the first night. I am delighted to tell you that despite this we all completed the challenge.” Technical jackets from merchandising and promotional products specialist Promo International were donated to the ladies before their hike, after a chance meeting with the company's MD Peter Townsend. These jackets proved extremely useful.
Ms Riches added: “As well as wearing them in the evening and the freezing
mornings (we were up between 4 and 5.00am each morning) we all slept in our jackets and I know that they contributed to our success and wellbeing.” Kim Robertson created this fundraising group after being diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2011. Since then, all members have been dedicated to raising money for the UKʼs largest breast cancer research charity, Breast Cancer Now with other activities such as walking the Great Wall of China and cycling from Vietnam to Cambodia.
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