Paul takes on new leading role
AN ENGINEERING business has promoted its general sales manager to director level and appointed him to the company’s board.
Paul Buck, 37, joined Statiflo, based on Wood Street, Macclesfield, in 2008 as an applications engineer and has now worked his way through the ranks to become sales director.
Since moving into sales, Paul has helped grow exports in territories including Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific and has represented the company at international trade shows and exhibitions.
Statiflo, which has subsidiaries in Germany and the USA,designs and distributes static mixers and other process equipment.
It exports to more than 80 countries, supplying the water and waste water treatment industries as well as oil and gas, petrochemical, marine, food and drink and pharmaceuticals.
Paul, who graduated from Coventry University in design and technology, said: “I’m extremely honoured to join the board of Statiflo as sales director.
“What attracted me to the company back in 2008 was the wide range of industries and applications I would be involved with, coupled with the opportunity to travel to visit a global customer base.
“During my 13 years, I have gained a wealth of experience in the static mixer market while helping to grow our exports.”
Managing director Gareth Fry said: “Paul has been general sales manager for some time and has demonstrated superb organisational skills. He is a motivational leader of the team.
“It is always gratifying to be able to offer talented colleagues the opportunity to further their careers with us, and Paul fully deserves his promotion. He will play a key role in the future direction and growth of the business.”