Aerospace team expansion for Sandvik Coromant

The three are: Andy Smith, senior manager aerospace business development, Paul Smith, aerospace application centre manager and Ashley Battison, aerospace business development manager. The expanded team will continue to offer a range of services and application support for the differing requirements of both frame and engine to assist customers in significantly increasing productivity and reducing manufacturing costs. Sandvik’s aerospace capabilities and experience are underpinned by the aerospace research and development facilities in Sandviken, Sweden and Halesowen and also its tier one collaboration with the AMRC (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre) in Sheffield, providing the opportunity to access, share and develop manufacturing principles to bring new solutions to advanced aerospace production. Dave Purchase, managing director Sandvik Coromant UK said, “Even in the current climate the aerospace market is still positive. At Sandvik Coromant we realise that it is one of the most important markets for the UK over the next decade. We are investing in people, training and facilities to make sure that we can enjoy the growth this market will see while offering our customers significant productivity improvements using our expertise and tools.” Picture, left to right: Ashley Battison, Andy Smith and Paul Smith at Sandvik Coromant UK