Tornos appoints UK accounts manager

Tornos has a diverse range of turning centres and machining centres, boasting the 'widest range of turning centres in the world'. Commenting upon his appointment, Mr Stretton says: "Tornos has a remarkable range of machines with 29 types of sliding head turning centre, a vast array of multi-spindle turning centres and the addition of Almac high precision machining centres." "Tornos has achieved a high market share for CNC sliding-head turning throughout Europe in 2010 and this share has grown for a reason. With such a high market share across Europe, my aim will be to ensure UK manufacturers are aware of the potential benefits that Tornos machines are delivering to end users throughout the continent. With a new platform of machines at Tornos, the company is in exciting times and the opportunity to join the team and take on the new challenge was impossible to resist." Mr Stretton will bring over 30 years of bar turning experience to the sales team, including previous experience working at Tornos for 16 years up until 2004.