From left to right: Ward CNC’s managing director Simon Whitworth, Kasra Mehraky, sales manager – Midlands and South West, and executive director Stephen BodsworthSheffield-based
T W Ward CNC Machinery Ltd (Ward CNC) has appointed Kasra Mehraky as its new sales manager for the Midlands and South West. With over 12 years’ of experience in the design, procurement and operation of CNC machine tools, he brings with him a proven track record in a variety of market sectors, including automotive, aerospace, energy and medical.
Mr Mehraky started his career with CNC machine design and manufacturing and over the years, he has moved towards consultancy and sales. He said: “I am hugely proud to be joining Ward CNC. This is a company with a talented, dedicated and highly technical team with an amazing history and proven record of top-of-the-line services. Our wide portfolio of machines includes Hyundai-Wia, Hartford, Soraluce, Takisawa and Hankook which enables me to tailor bespoke manufacturing solutions for our customers. I am looking forward to welcoming our customers to our Redditch and Sheffield showrooms.”
Good news for customersSimon Whitworth, Ward CNC’s managing director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Kasra to the business, his knowledge and experience in the manufacturing industry is good news for our customers. He joins us at a very exciting time, with plans underway to enhance our diverse stock portfolio at both our Redditch and Sheffield showrooms. Our Redditch facility in particular will allow customers in and around the Midlands region access to view the latest developments in CNC technology from some of the world’s leading machine tool manufacturers.”
Stephen Bodsworth, Ward CNC’s executive director, said: “Kasra has demonstrated a passion for engineering and manufacturing throughout his career and we would encourage manufacturers located around the Midlands and South West who are considering their next investment to get in touch with him to discuss their CNC machinery requirements.”
“Kasra’s appointment continues to extend our network of regional sales managers, and with a further vacancy in our home territory of Sheffield, Yorkshire and surrounding areas, there is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, driven and experienced machine tool sales person to join us during this exciting and transformational period.”
Mr Mehraky concluded: “As a passionate engineer, I have had the privilege of visiting hundreds of machine shops and production lines throughout Europe, the Middle East and some parts of Asia. Now I tend to share my experience through offering customised turn-key solutions to my customers and I encourage the metal cutting industry to reach out to me so that we can discuss their manufacturing challenges and how I can help resolve them.”