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INDUSTRY NEWS SCHUNK Adds to UK Sales Team As the competence leader in gripping systems, clamping technology and automation, SCHUNK has once again added to its UK team with the appointment of Jamie Lawrence. The new Area Sales Manager has been appointed to enhance the market presence of automation systems and applications in the South of the UK. Joining the company in August 2019, Mr Lawrence will be responsible for supporting customers with a specific interest in gripping systems, robot accessories and PPU’s. Mr Lawrence brings more than 25 years manufacturing experience to the SCHUNK team, starting his engineering career in the 1990s. With an extensive manufacturing career, Mr Lawrence previous experience includes roles as a field sales engineer, application engineer and area sales manager, bringing considerable automation expertise to the role. With a career that has encompassed solution provision for industry sectors from pharmaceutical and food processing through to aerospace and automotive, Mr Lawrence will bring a wealth of experience and insight to SCHUNK customers in the UK. Telephone: [phone] Email: [email protected] Visit: www.gb.schunk.com