Daltons Wadkin, a UK multi-material machine solution supplier, has expanded its team by hiring a specialist to lead the company’s fibre laser and sheet metal offering.
Adrian Wright has joined the company, bringing over three decades of experience in the fibre laser and sheet metal markets. He will bring all his knowledge to Daltons Wadkin to further grow the family-run company’s footprint in the sheet metal market across the UK and Ireland, and manage its exclusive partnership with world-leading manufacturer, Kimla.
In 2022, Daltons Wadkin announced that it had become the sole distributor for Kimla’s range of cutting-edge CNC routers and fibre laser cutters, following a 15-year partnership. The business recently unveiled the all-new Kimla five-axis ‘mini-mill,’ an exclusive for the UK market, at its recent Wood and Panel Machinery Open house in October.
In 2024, Daltons Wadkin exhibited at the Mach Exhibition for the first time since 1996. The leading industry event showcases manufacturing technologies and engineering in the UK and allowed Daltons Wadkin to present to the market its state-of-the-art sheet metal and composite machining solutions. Buoyed by that, the business’ Managing Director Alex Dalton said the important next step was to appoint a specialist to build on the successful components already in place to continue driving growth in the sheet metals market.
He said: “We’re excited to welcome Adrian to lead our fibre laser division. His deep expertise in the sheet metal arena and fibre laser sector is exactly what we need to propel our growth.
“Kimla’s fibre laser technology is truly cutting-edge, supported by our robust network of trained engineers across the UK and Ireland. Adrian’s appointment is the final piece, allowing us to bring these components together and advance confidently in the market with a dedicated expert.”
Adrian Wright said: “I can’t wait to join the team at Dalton Wadkin, and especially the fantastic opportunity to show customers and companies alike the Kimla range of products, including the incredible Kimla fibrel aser machines.
“Kimla and Dalton Wadkin have built up a tremendously close working relationship over the past 15 years, and I intend to fully utilise and embrace introducing these machines to customers.
“Key to our success will be showcasing our machines to their fullest potential via live demonstrations in either Nottingham or Poland. Kimla are not just machine builders but are true innovators invested in developing the fibre laser machine from the ground up.
“Designing and manufacturing their own linear motors, coupled with their unique machine design, are just two examples of what makes a Kimla fibre machine cut materials faster with unrivalled part quality.”
Contact: Alex Dalton
https://www.daltonswadkin.com/