Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) has moved to strengthen its team with the appointment of Frank Walter as sales director for its business across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

With more than 25 years of experience in sales, business development and project management, Mr Walter is said to bring technical expertise to the role alongside a, ‘proven success in devising and optimising processes to maximise sales opportunities and customer satisfaction.’

Kongsberg PCS president Stuart Fox commented, ‘His passion for automation, knowledge of the sector and attitude to customer service combine to make him a great fit with our business. His many years of international experience and achievements across a variety of roles in market-leading companies for technical products are a perfect complement to the sales team. Frank is a specialist in solution selling and leading powerful sales organisations, including penetrating new markets, and with him on board we look forward to the sales team surpassing its own ambitions and hitting new heights.’

As sales director, he is to be responsible for managing and overseeing the sales team operating throughout the EMEA region, which covers territories across mainland Europe, Scandinavia, the Balkans, Baltics, the Middle East and into Africa.

Mr Walter said, ‘Kongsberg PCS is a strong, trusted and respected brand, and the development of such an innovative new cutting platform [Kongsberg Ultimate] shows the extent of its ambitions for growth – an ambition that I share. With a commitment to making customers’ lives better through solutions that enable them to do more, better, faster, I am thrilled to join the team and look forward to a very exciting 2024.’