Wilson is a seasoned machine tool sales professional and will join Mills in early April 2020, replacing the previous incumbent Nick Gunning, who has now retired after nine years in post.
Wilson is well qualified to pick up the mantle, having worked in the engineering and machine tool sectors for over 15 years. In addition to his senior sales management credentials, he has also considerable production engineering experience, gained at a leading UK aerospace manufacturer, and is apprenticeship trained.
Says Wilson: “Mills CNC is a dynamic and successful company. The depth and breadth of its Doosan machine tool range is second to none, and its business approach based on technical excellence and providing unrivalled customer service and support is well known and, in my experience, is the best in the business.
“The Central and Southern area is a strategically important region for Mills and boasts a large and loyal installed customer base. I am looking forward to the challenge of growing sales and of increasing Mills’ market share in this region still further.“
Referring to recent machine tool introductions, he adds: “Just in the area of multi-tasking machines Mills is raising the bar…once again. The introduction of two new Doosan 5-axis machines (the DVF 6500 and the DVF 8000), and the launch a few weeks ago of two new twin-turret/twin-spindle turning centres with dual Y-axis capability on the machines’ upper and lower turrets, will appeal to a wide range of component manufacturers…not just in my region…but right across the UK and Ireland too.”
