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Anochrome Group, the UK’s largest independent specialist surface coatings and metal finishing company, has appointed a new Group business development manager to help support its continued growth. Corey Hammond has joined with the aim of further diversifying Anochrome’s customer base, securing new customers in both new and existing sectors.
Mr Hammond, aged 25, started out as a mechanical engineering apprentice within the metal fabrication sector eight years ago, studying at the
JCB Academy. After completing his apprenticeship, he moved into a technical sales engineer role, managing accounts, onboarding new customers and assisting with technical solutions during the enquiry phase.
He said: “I am very excited to be part of the Anochrome team. It is a well-established and respected business that is continuing to invest and look towards the future. My role focuses on the strategy and marketing of the business, supporting sales growth by strengthening our presence in new markets, identifying potential customers and developing opportunities with them across the Anochrome Group.
“The company is the first choice for automotive, which is a testament to the level of quality the business can maintain. The group’s focus on quality, as well as research and development, will translate across other industries as we continue to diversify. I have been made to feel very welcome across the group and it is already clear there are some fantastic, knowledgeable people among the team.”
Mr Hammond is now planning to spend time with each of Anochrome’s six business units – four in the West Midlands, one in Poland and one in the Czech Republic – to get a feel for the Group as a whole.
Steve Norman, Group UK divisional director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Corey to the business, who already has strong experience within another related industry. He is tasked with finding new and exciting ways for the business to continue its evolution and growth and we look forward to working with him.”