To support increased demand by overseas processing plants for bulk handling systems Frenchman Matthieu Philippault joins the international sales team of Flexicon (Europe).  The new appointment strengthens Flexicon’s overseas drive, where there is continued interest in UK designed and manufactured solutions for the transfer and handling of bulk materials such as powders, flakes and granules.

Matthieu’s extensive product development and manufacturing experience will prove vital as he takes up his position as a Regional Application Engineer with Flexicon (Europe) part of the international organisation specialising in standalone devices such as bulk-bag dischargers to fully integrated systems featuring flexible and pneumatic conveyors.

Matthieu will have specific responsibility for French speaking territories, providing dedicated advice to enable processing plants in established Flexicon industry sectors, such as food, chemical and pharmaceutical to increase plant efficiency and improve safety.  His proven business development background is expected also to help the company to expand into other industrial sectors, particularly where improving productivity is a core requirement.

The appointment of Philippault is the latest in a series of new additions to the Flexicon international application engineering team providing the continued growth of the company throughout UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.

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