Addison Saws Ltd Announce New Managing Director & UK Sales Manager

December sees Addison Saws Ltd, a leading Midlands based metal cutting equipment supplier appointing a new MD. Chris Wilson, former UK Sales Director has been selected for this pivotal role and charged with taking the 65-year-old company forward after a brief time serving as acting MD this summer. Stepping into the role of UK Sales Manager is Darren Creasey, who some may know as the Area Sales Manager for the South East.

Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson has been with Addison Saws for 15 years, starting his career as an office-based sales representative and holding several positions within the company since, including Sales Manager and most recently UK Sales Director. Chris steadily formed strong customer and supplier relationships along the way, helping to shape Addison Saws as it is known now. This new title role has been earnt after working many years under previous MD, Gary KnightÂ’s guidance, heading up UK sales and dealing with all aspects of the business, and with the company vision of supporting UK manufacturing always driving decision making forward.

Although coming in at an uncertain time for industry in general, with COVID-19 creating waves and BREXIT looming, this is a nod to the future for the company. Suppliers, dealers, and customers continue to put their faith in Chris Wilson and Addison Saws to keep them in production and meeting their own deadlines, evident from a very healthy order book regardless of the current climate.

“It’s an honour to be entrusted with leading a business with history such as Addison’s, and our company values will continue to push us through this year and hopefully many more. Even with the tragedy that has come with COVID19 and the restrictions putting a pause on some of our key industries, our customers have proven just how incredibly loyal they are, and we hope to see those who have struggled through this period fighting back next year”.

Darren Creasey

Darren has been working at Addison Saws for almost 9 years, with a steady focus on generating and handling all aspects of machine sales in the South East of the UK. Having built an enviable sales record within that time, he will continue to maintain sales duties with his area going forward, as well as supporting Chris with the management of the department.

Looking to the future

Recently, Addison and sister company, Dynashape Ltd, launched a new synthetic lubricant range, ArmourTech™ with the aim of supplying more user & environmentally friendly consumable products. Addison’s new branding will be visible with the launch of their new website, due to go live with many feature improvements in the new year. Some may have even noticed the new bright green colours creeping in over the last few months.