Haas Automation aims for expansion with new appointment

Haas Automation has appointed Tim Hately in the newly created role of business development director.

He has specific responsibility for helping the full-line supplier of machine tools to expand in to new markets. According to Haas' managing director, Nick Remington: "Despite the difficult national economic circumstances, Haas sales in the UK topped 200 machines for the first six months of 2009. However, we have identified markets where we are confident we can achieve significant sales growth – Tim Hately's appointment is a key part in targeting and delivering that business expansion."