Dugard strengthens team in Scotland

Machine tool supplier Dugard has strengthened its team with the recruitment of David Morning as Area Sales Manager for Scotland and the northeast of England. Dugard says it has experienced significant growth north of the border in recent years, and this appointment will further enhance the presence of its diverse portfolio of machine tool brands.

David Morning served his time as an apprentice machinist at a leading subcontract machining business. Moving through the ranks at a company that predominantly machined critical components for the aerospace and defence sector, he fully understands the challenges of machining demanding components.

After 13 years in the industry, David Morning moved to a leading cutting tool manufacturer as a technical sales engineer. Applying his skill set, he supported manufacturers across Scotland and the north of England. Expanding his industry knowledge, he spent the last three years working with a distribution company, applying his technical expertise to support engineers and overcome their challenges.

“I have operated, serviced and specified Dugard machines in previous roles,” says David Morning. “Even my father worked at Dugard many years ago. I’m excited about the challenge ahead. Dugard has a full range of machine tool brands complemented by extensive automation solutions. From the Dugard cost-competitive range, through the robust SMEC series and Kitamura high-end machining centres, and on to the heavy-duty Ibarmia multi-tasking machines and Hanwha sliding heads, Dugard has a machine to meet the needs of every business. This presents a unique opportunity for me to approach my existing industry contacts with a solution for virtually every machining application.”

Dugard Sales Director Colin Thomson adds: “David has been with us a month and is already making an impact. He has a proven track record in the industry with a technical understanding and ability to solve problems for customers that will be a genuine asset to Dugard. David has spent several years working with manufacturers in Scotland and the northeast of England, so he’ll certainly thrive with the diversity of our portfolio.”