PECM Issue 45 2020 | Page 49

The feedback has been really good and we certainly believe that virtual sessions could remain part of our marketing mix Premier Machine Tools (PMT), a specialist supplier of CNC machine tools and carbide cutting tools to the metal cutting sector in Ireland, has already taken advantage of the new Blum-Novotest online workshops. Six of its staff - from across all areas of the Kildare-based business - completed an introductory session to the range, exploring tool setting, workpiece and DIGILOG touch probes, including the recently launched LC50 that promises to be 60% quicker than conventional in-machine measuring. Dennis Ross, Key Account Sales Manager for PMT, added his support: “Covid-19 has had a dramatic effect on the machine tools sector and the imposed lockdown has given us more time to understand technology that could support our ability to offer the best possible turnkey offer. “We have only just started working with Blum-Novotest on a number of potential projects in the medical sector and my initial interest was focused on its roughness surface gauge. Taking part in this virtual session gave us all a much better understanding of the complete range and we’ve already identified a number of technologies that could support our customers.” He concluded: “Our relationship with principals, such as Matsuura, Seco and Tornos, are built on years of trust and understanding and this is something that we are looking to build with David and his team. There’s lots of mutual synergies that will benefit our clients going forward and the next online session is already scheduled for a few weeks’ time.” For further information, please visit www.blum-novotest.com or follow @Blumnovotestuk on twitter. Issue 45 PECM 49