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05/11/2019

Vertical Positioning Group Announces New UK Appointment

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Industrial lifting specialist Vertical Positioning Group (VPG) has strengthened its UK business with a key appointment.

Tom Eaton has been named as UK Technical Sales Engineer, taking on responsibility for business development and account management across the south of the UK for the acclaimed Hymo, Marco, and Saxon scissor lift brands.

He boasts an extensive background in industrial sales, having held a number of senior business development posts, most recently with forklift truck supplier Briggs Equipment.

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At VPG, Tom will develop further opportunities for Hymo, Marco and Saxon in sectors from architectural through to industry and warehousing.

Commenting on his appointment, Tom said: "I am delighted to be joining VPG whose brands boast an enviable reputation for quality and performance across a broad spectrum of applications.

"The VPG offering, which encompasses design, specification, bespoke manufacture, installation, maintenance and servicing, ensures a complete solution for customers - and I am looming forward to playing my part in the company's future success."

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