KraussMaffei Strengthens Commitment to Ireland with Key Appointments

KraussMaffei, a global leader in machinery and systems for the production and processing of plastics and rubber, is pleased to announce its strengthened presence in Ireland, further demonstrating its long-term commitment to the Irish plastics market. With the addition of two highly experienced professionals, the company is set to offer enhanced sales and service support across the region.

Andrew Hitchcox Joins as Sales Agent for Ireland

KraussMaffei is proud to introduce Andrew Hitchcox as its new Sales Agent for Ireland. With over 20 years of industry expertise, Andrew has established Invotek Polymer Solutions to represent KraussMaffei’s renowned product range. His career journey, which began as a service engineer specialising in the maintenance, commissioning, and calibration of injection moulding machinery, has taken him across major projects in the UK and Ireland, including notable work for Becton Dickinson.

Andrew’s deep technical knowledge, particularly in machine commissioning, process development, and customer training, makes him a valuable asset to the KraussMaffei team. His contribution to the development of the SmartOperation software for Netstal further highlights his innovative approach to optimising machinery performance. Prior to founding Invotek Polymer Solutions, Andrew held a pivotal role as Development Moulding Engineer at Embecta, where he managed large-scale projects, including the successful installation of the Nano PRO moulding cells.

KraussMaffei’s Sales Director Richard Mumford commented:

“We are delighted to have Andrew on board, representing KraussMaffei in Ireland. His expertise and industry insight are perfectly aligned with our commitment to providing the highest quality products and service to the Ireland market.”

Introducing Stuart Sutherland, Resident Service Specialist for Ireland

KraussMaffei is also excited to welcome Stuart Sutherland as Resident Service Specialist for Ireland. With nearly 30 years of experience in the plastics industry, Stuart’s career began in South Africa in 1995 as an apprentice service technician. He has since developed a broad expertise across injection and blow moulding machinery, as well as ancillary equipment, rising through the ranks to eventually run his own technical service and sales business in South Africa.

In 2019, Stuart relocated to the UK and joined KraussMaffei, initially serving as a service engineer for the Netstal brand. His dedication to customer satisfaction and technical excellence has been a constant throughout his career. In late 2022, Stuart transitioned to the KraussMaffei brand, and now, based in Ireland, he is committed to delivering the high standard of support and technical service that KraussMaffei customers expect.

“It’s an excellent development for KraussMaffei to now have Stuart based full-time in Ireland. He is an absolute credit to our team and will serve all our Ireland customers well with his expertise and knowledge. His presence is a key part of our ongoing strategy to provide localised, expert service across the Ireland market.” Richard added.

KraussMaffei’s continued investment in experienced local professionals like Andrew and Stuart underscores the company’s dedication to serving the growing plastics industry in Ireland. With their combined knowledge and expertise, customers can expect unparalleled support in both sales and service, ensuring they continue to benefit from KraussMaffei’s cutting-edge solutions.

For more information about KraussMaffei’s products and services in Ireland, please contact Andrew Hitchcox on Andrew.Hitchcox@invotek-solutions.ie.

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