John Harris has joined panel solutions specialist Machine Sales Ltd as manager of the new tooling division.

Mr Harris has many years’ experience, including working for Leitz, Wadkin and Biesse, where he was product manager for seven years.

Managing director John Wilson said Mr Harris’s consideration industry knowledge would be of “enormous benefit” the customers.

“We are confident that John’s infectious enthusiasm and experience will enable us to markedly increase the activities of the new division over the coming months,” he said.