Leading vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, Tong Engineering, has announced a number of key new appointments as part of an ongoing commitment to its growing customer base.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs our equipment advances, we have an increasing number of projects that require dedicated project management due to their scale or complexity,\u201d explains Edward. \u201cWith this in mind, we have expanded our project management team in order to maintain the very best customer service, support and attention to detail at every stage of the production process.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dave Clarke joins the team with over 23 years of experience in mechanical and electrical engineering, completing roles for manufacturers and end-user companies within the automation, robotics and food industries. Since joining Tong in 2015, Dave has been responsible for all aspects of electrical design and support, overseeing several large-scale Tong project installations.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy growing involvement with our more complex projects meant a move into a more dedicated project management role was a natural step for me,\u201d says Dave. \u201cI am excited to join the project management team within such an established company that retains family values of integrity, loyalty and reliability at its heart. Having worked across several departments at Tong, my new role brings the opportunity to work even closer with customers to ensure we continue to provide advanced handling solutions that exceed their expectations,\u201d says Dave.<\/p>\n
Alongside the appointment of Dave Clarke, Tong has also recently appointed Elliot Stones within the growing project management team. Elliot began his engineering career after gaining his degree in Industrial Design and Manufacture at Loughborough University. He joined Tong\u2019s design department in 2013, working on 3D design and product development, before increasing his relations with Tong customers at the technical design stage.<\/p>\n
\u201cInnovative design and site-based project management can be critical to delivering projects that bring real efficiencies, on time and within budget,\u201d says Elliot. \u201cAs a project management team, we take pride in understanding our customer\u2019s requirements to the finest detail, and ensuring the smooth-running of each project, with minimal disruption to current processes.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOur vision is to work together with our customers to build progressive solutions and dependable partnerships,\u201d added Edward. \u201cI am very pleased to have Dave and Elliot on board the projects team; the new structure ensures that at every step of the way, Tong customers have a dedicated contact on hand,\u201d adds Edward.<\/p>\n