Redditch manufacturer appoints new Technical Sales Manager

Posted on 6 Jan 2025 by The Manufacturer

Samuel Taylor Limited (STL) has announced the appointment of Peter Chan as Technical Sales Manager.

Chan joins the Redditch-based bi-metal bonding and precision stamping specialist following a three-year spell as Technical Sales Manager for Durr Universal.

He brings with him a wealth of technical and R&D experience, having previously worked as R&D Technologist for Cookson Group plc and R&D Engineer for Johnson Matthey – in addition to Project Management roles at Sandvik and Electrical Component International Ltd.

Chan holds a PhD in Colour, Chemistry & Dying from the University of Leeds and in 2016 secured a patent for methods to produce a sintered composite body.

Samuel Taylor Limited (STL) manufactures strip products, welded contacts, headed parts and precision stamped components; specialising in the sophisticated bonding of bi-metals such as AlCu (bonded Aluminium and Copper strip for use within the development of battery busbar technology), and SilCu (bonded Silver and Copper strip & foil), for use with electro technic and circuit protection markets.

Commenting on Chan’s appointment, Director Robert Gordon said: “We are delighted to welcome Peter to the STL team as our Technical Sales Manager.

“Know-how, or procedural knowledge is what separates STL from most other SME engineering businesses.

“Peter’s research experience, discipline for project management and problem solving, combined with his specialist knowledge is a great addition to the existing know how within the company”.

On his appointment, Chan adds: “I am excited to work with the STL team and look forward to bringing my previous experiences and learnings to help grow the business”.

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