Fanuc UK appoints new sales manager for plastics division

Coventry-based Fanuc UK has announced the appointment of Sam Carr as sales manager – Roboshot and plastic injection moulding. With extensive expertise and over 13 years’ experience in the sector, he will play a vital role in supporting Fanuc’s customers in the plastics sector to tackle key manufacturing challenges by boosting their productivity, enhancing their cost efficiency, and delivering exceptional and repeatable quality.

He said: “I am delighted to be joining a world-class machinery manufacturer at Fanuc UK. The Roboshot injection moulding machine is unmatched in its precision, speed and reliability across multiple industries. I look forward to meeting existing customers and new prospects soon.”

Andy Armstrong, Fanuc UK’s vice managing director and head of Roboshot European Sales, said: “We are actively building on the strong foundations we already have in place within the injection moulding market to prepare for the next phase of growth in this area, helping plastics firms across all sectors to become more efficient and profitable.”

“Investing in talented experts such as Sam is key to this, and will enable us to help companies to increase their productivity and become more energy and cost efficient throughout 2025 and beyond. We are confident that Sam’s skills, passion and forward-thinking approach will bring tremendous value to our team and our customers alike, helping us to drive excellence in the world of plastic injection moulding.”