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CoMech brings new Managing Director from Bombardier
East Midlands-based CoMech has appointed Craig Burton, formerly of Bombardier, as its new Managing Director.
Renowned for providing highly-specialised measurement and calibration solutions in the rail industry, CoMech appointed Craig to drive growth and focus on cultivating new partnerships and innovation.
The firm’s previous MD and owner, Keith Pallett, who is now pursuing projects and acquisitions which will bring additional services into the wider CoMech group, he will remain a key figure within the business, made the handover official.
Speaking about the move, Mr. Pallett said:
“The rail industry is going through a period of transformation, and we have an important role to play in providing our customers with the expertise and support to ensure its future remains strong.
“We have invested considerably in our personnel and technologies over the years, expanding into new facilities in our Laboratories, web-based asset management, online retail and new administration offices at Derby’s Rail Technology Centre.
“Under Craig’s experienced leadership, and the appointment of additional key staff we are all focused on further developing our brand and offering, these are exciting times.
“With Craig’s experience and understanding of the company’s operations and culture, Craig is uniquely positioned to take over as Managing Director.”
Craig, who began his career as an electrical engineer at Bombardier, added:
“CoMech has a long and storied history, and with more than 20-years experience in the rail industry I am thrilled to be joining a team that shares the same drive, passion and perspective.
“In addition to having roots firmly in the rail sector, CoMech has been servicing safety-critical industries in the field of metrology for more than 25 years. I look forward to another 25 years of continued success and exciting opportunities.”
See more at www.comech.co.uk
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CoMech is a metrology specialist with roots firmly in the rail sector but also provides measurement solutions to the automotive, aerospace and general engineering sectors. We offer a range of services including asset management, calibration and measurement solutions to some of the most prominent companies in the UK.
As a forward-thinking company, we have recently expanded into new administration premises at the RTC (Rail Technology Centre, Derby). We believe in investing in people and equipment that helps us become trusted suppliers and stay one-step-ahead of the competition.
With one of the largest stocks of heritage rail gauges in the UK, our knowledge in the rail sector comes from many years of working with some of the world’s leading brands in rail.
CoMech boasts a great team and over the years they have employed 16 apprentices from Derby College and Derby University. Nurturing new talent is coupled perfectly with experts and people who have worked in the industry for many years.
Keith Pallett, Managing Director explains in more detail what drives the company: “We support our clients with bespoke solutions. We have become renowned for problem solving as we have some of the best skills in our industry under the CoMech brand. These solutions are drawn from a portfolio of skills and expertise in areas such as calibration, asset management, supply chain management, repairs, retail and innovative design and development of measuring systems.
We support many clients from blue chip companies to specialist suppliers with weekly deliveries to locations throughout the UK. Our Logistics Management support provides a seamless link in our partners’ supply chain.”
