Coventry-based
Anca UK Ltd has announced the appointment of Philip Morris as sales manager for the UK and Ireland. With a strong engineering background and extensive industry experience, he brings a practical, application-focused perspective that aligns with Anca’s customer-centric approach. Having progressed from machine operator to management roles in manufacturing and abrasives technology, Mr Morris offers a hands-on understanding of the demands of modern cutting tool and precision component production.
He said: “I believe that the best results in manufacturing will come with aligning machine capability, software, and automation into one intelligent workflow. Anca’s innovative mindset and dedication to advancing grinding technology are exactly what the industry needs to stay competitive. I look forward to helping customers unlock the full value of Anca’s technology and turn production challenges into real competitive advantage.”
Neil Kendrick, a director at ANCA UK, said: “Philip strengthens our ability to bring grinding innovation, automation and application expertise directly to customers. His hands-on experience and customer focus will support manufacturers in simplifying complexity, improving productivity and making the most of the latest technologies.”
Superior surface qualityAnca’s technology portfolio enables manufacturers to improve quality, reduce cycle times and automate complex processes. The company designs and builds not only grinding machines but also CNC controls, drives and software in-house, ensuring high levels of vertical integration. Recent innovations include ToolRoom RN35 software, which delivers enhanced accuracy and superior surface quality through refined grinding algorithms, and InsertsPRO for producing high-precision indexable inserts.
On the machine side, the EPX series focuses on edge preparation and surface finishing, while the MicroX Ultra, purpose-built for micro-tool production, applies Anca’s ULTRA technology to achieve nanometre-level accuracy and consistent batch quality. Complementing these solutions, Anca’s modular AIMS automation system offers scalable, intelligent workflows — automating tasks such as loading, measurement and marking to support continuous, efficient manufacturing.
Anca UK backs these technologies with comprehensive service and application support, automation consulting and access to its fully equipped Technology Centre in Coventry. The facility provides training, process development, demonstrations and tailored solution design, helping manufacturers adopt advanced technologies with confidence and achieve maximum return on investment.