In a move that strengthens its external sales team, Erith-based RK International Machine Tools Ltd (www.rk-int.com) has appointed Lisa Sheen as regional sales manager for the South West of England.

Even without any direct representation for the past five years, this area has delivered significant business for the company.

Ms Sheen, who has extensive experience in engineering consumable sales, said: “The opportunity to join RK International and make the transition from consumables to machine tool sales is a challenge that I am looking forward to.

"To be one of the few women working in the machine tool sales environment is also something that appealed to me, and I am confident that my industry knowledge will help in developing the South West.”

RK director and general manager Simon Rood said: “The recent MACH 2018 exhibition was a great introduction to many existing RK International customers in Lisa’s area, and the enquiries generated at the show will provide an excellent foundation for her to build on our existing customer base in the South West.”