Bromsgrove-based
Walter GB Ltd has strengthened its UK sales operation with the appointment of Jack Sturgeon as its new field sales engineer for the North West of England. The appointment signals the company’s continued commitment to expanding its regional presence and delivering an enhanced level of technical support and customer service to manufacturers across this key industrial heartland.
Mr Sturgeon brings with him a career deeply rooted in manufacturing and precision engineering. He began his journey in 2011 as an apprentice machinist in Southport, working as a trainee machinist and setter – roles that gave him a thorough grounding in the sector. In 2021, he joined a sub-contract manufacturer serving the oil and gas, medical and general engineering sectors, where he took on broader responsibilities as a machinist, CNC programmer and designer of jigs and fixtures, further deepening his appreciation of how cutting tools perform in real-world production conditions.
In 2023, Mr Sturgeon transitioned into field sales with a world-renowned cutting tool manufacturer, where he combined technical advice with customer-focused sales support. It is this blend of hands-on engineering knowledge and commercial acumen that makes him an outstanding addition to the Walter GB team.
Ashley Battison, managing director of Walter GB, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jack to the Walter GB team. His background as an apprentice machinist, CNC programmer and field sales engineer gives him a unique perspective that our customers in the North West will immediately benefit from. Jack understands what manufacturers need because he has lived it. His appointment reinforces our dedication to providing world-class tooling solutions supported by genuinely expert local service.”
With Mr Sturgeon now in post, Walter GB is well positioned to serve the diverse manufacturing community across the North West – from precision sub-contractors in aerospace and oil and gas through to medical device manufacturers and more.