Shefford-based R. A. Rodriguez (UK) Ltd, a supplier of quality gears, bearings and power transmission components, has appointed Darren Reynolds as its new managing director with immediate effect.

He takes the reins from Peter Williamson who will now focus on other managerial roles supporting the development of the RARUK Group and, in particular, RARUK Automation Ltd which is undergoing a period of rapid growth.

The company’s former operations director, Mr Reynolds has worked at R. A. Rodriguez (UK) for more than ten years and has over 30 years’ of experience in the bearings and power transmission industry. He has been central to providing the gold-standard applications support for which R. A. Rodriguez is renowned.

Mr Williamson said: “It couldn’t be in safer hands with Darren at the helm and we all look forward to the company going from strength-to-strength. His appointment allows me to concentrate on steering the dynamic growth of RARUK Automation and harnessing wider opportunities to benefit the RARUK Group as a whole.”

Mr Reynolds said: “I really am looking forward to the opportunity to drive and develop R. A. Rodriguez (UK) with continued success. Our portfolio of products has a unique or competitive edge and this, combined with our applications know-how, has proved to be a winning formula on which I am keen to build.”