New appointments as cable assembly firm targets growth

Kevin Wilcox and Jim Eadie have been appointed as Business Development Managers, with each having responsibility for growth in existing and new niche markets – specifically aerospace and defence, medical, transport and security.

CHH CoNeX currently offers cable assembly concept, design and manufacturing, box-build, rack integration and test, process audit and redesign and supply chain solutions to the telecoms and industrial markets. The company has also introduced a programme of continuous improvements including the review of current operations and new quality accreditations.

Kevin, who lives in Caerphilly, South Wales, joins CHH CoNeX from his previous role as Business Development Manager at Newbridge-based Axiom Manufacturing Services.

Kevin brings with him more than 26 years experience in manufacturing and sales having worked for a variety of electronics and manufacturing companies including Remploy Manufacturing, AB Automotive Electronics and Alpha 3 Manufacturing.

Jim, who’s originally from Sauchie in Scotland, has nearly 30 years experience in electronics business development and sales prior to which he worked in diesel powered electricity generating set sales.

Jim is a qualified electrical engineer, obtained during a five year apprenticeship with Burntisland Shipbuilding Co, and worked as an Electrical Technician on Concorde at British Aircraft Corporation in Bristol.

Director, Andy Whitmore, who is responsible for Marketing, Sales and Business Development, said he is delighted with the two key appointments.

He said: “As we embark on a very ambitious three-year growth strategy, CHH CoNeX is well placed to leverage its existing strengths in the telecoms and industrial markets for the benefit of companies in the aerospace and defence, medical, transport and security markets.

“Both Kevin and Jim have extensive industry experience and their particular expertise in these sectors will be put to good use as we continue to enhance our products and service offering across all our chosen markets.”

Commenting on his appointment Kevin said: “CHH CoNeX has an excellent reputation and I look forward to using my strengths in customer development and understanding of the sales and commercial process to assist the company in fulfilling its growth ambitions over the coming years.”

Jim added: “My role will be to develop our existing relationships with key customers, making them aware of our total design to after-sales solution and focussed approach to total acquisition cost.”