Darren Sutton has been appointed as Technical Sales Manager at Craven Fawcett Ltd, an engineering company specialising in clay preparation machinery, part of Wakefield-based Group Rhodes.
Darren has over 35 years’ experience in general engineering and fabrication, with a background in the nuclear, aerospace and pharmaceutical sectors. Over the past three and a half decades, he has gained widespread technical knowledge of many areas of engineering, including 3D design, NC programming, fabrication and machining.
His areas of responsibility include operational problem-solving, reviewing proposals, preparing detailed quotations and meeting with customers and suppliers to discuss new projects in the clay preparation industry.
Kevin Hall, Technical Director at Craven Fawcett, explains: “Darren has only been with the business a short time but is already having a positive impact. His technical expertise and professional approach mean he gives companies the reassurance that we understand and can deliver their requirements effectively. He will play a key role in the continued development of our team as we extend our presence even further in the global brick and clay preparation industry.”
Darren Sutton explains: “Craven Fawcett is a great company with a long heritage and a fantastic internal team that is very supportive of each other as we solve challenges and strive to deliver the very best customer experience. My role is varied and challenging, and I’m excited to play a part as we look to grow the Craven Fawcett business.”
Craven Fawcett is the UK’s leading manufacturer of special-purpose machinery for the clay preparation industry and a division of Group Rhodes. The company has a 180-year history of designing and supplying equipment for the heavy ceramics sector. This includes a full portfolio of clay preparation machinery, ranging from Box Feeders and Grinding Mills through to Mixers and Extruders.
With a dedicated in-house team of highly trained and experienced service engineers, the company provides short-notice repair and maintenance services for clay preparation equipment in the field as well as full turnkey solutions across the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world.
To find out more about Craven Fawcett’s range of specialist clay-working machinery, from box feeders and grinding mills, to extruders and fine roller mills, please visit the website https://www.cravenfawcett.co.uk/ or call us at +44 (0)1924 375444. Alternatively, follow us on LinkedIn.