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John Obersby
John Obersby
Occupation:Principal Mechanical Engineer
E-mail:john.obersby@walmsleys-uk.com
Phone:+44 (0)1254 830486
DDI:+44 (0)1254 833015
Fax:+44 (0)1254 832181
Summary:John was the lead engineer on forming sections at both Beloit and Sandusky Walmsley. He has engineered and started up many such installations around the world. In recent years, John has also engineered press and dryer sections for successful projects in America and Europe.
Mobile:+44 (0)7894 755419
Mark Porter
Mark Porter
BSc. (Hons)
Occupation:Principal Design Engineer
E-mail:mark.porter@walmsleys-uk.com
Phone:+44 (0)1254 830486
DDI:+44 (0)1254 833016
Fax:+44 (0)1254 832181
Summary:Mark was in charge of product development for Sandusky Walmsley. He designed and engineered the highly successful SigmaFlo CP dilution-control headbox, as well as developing a new shoe press and low maintenance suction roll design. Mark brings to Walmsleys his knowledge of these and many other products, combined with his expertise in high-level engineering analysis.
Mobile:+44 (0)7894 755418
David Fern
David Fern
B. Eng
Occupation:Principal Engineer
E-mail:david.fern@walmsleys-uk.com
Phone:+44 (0)1254 830486
DDI:+44 (0)1254 833017
Fax:+44 (0)1254 832181
Summary:David previously worked at Beloit and Sandusky Walmsley, and was responsible for drives, product analysis, and product development before moving on to Diamond Light Source designing and analysing equipment for the UK’s 560m circumference electron accelerator. He is now back with Walmsleys, bringing his Paper Industry and other industrial experience and expertise in high-level engineering analysis and product design.
Mobile:+44 (0)7725 231001
Martin Gray
Martin Gray
Occupation:Mechanical Design Engineer
E-mail:martin.gray@walmsleys-uk.com
Phone:+44 (0)1254 830486
DDI:+44 (0)1254 833012
Fax:+44 (0)1254 832181
Summary:Martin was a senior designer on forming and press sections. As with all our engineering staff, he has considerable experience of these products from the drawing board to the paper mill. Martin’s expertise in press configurations is recognised by Tissue manufacturers across the business.
Mobile:+44 (0)7894 755415
Alan Sharrocks
Alan Sharrocks
Occupation:Mechanical Design Engineer
E-mail:alan.sharrocks@walmsleys-uk.com
Phone:+44 (0)1254 830486
DDI:+44 (0)1254 833017
Fax:+44 (0)1254 832181
Summary:Alan is a key member of our Engineering Team who is responsible for the preparation of many of our proposals, and also production engineering drawings. He has wealth of experience, over 30 years in fact, within the industry, having worked the majority of this time with Beloit Walmsley.
Stuart Hinds
Stuart Hinds
Occupation:Mechanical Design Engineer
E-mail:stuart.hinds@walmsleys-uk.com
Phone:+44 (0)1254 830486
DDI:+44 (0)1254 833006
Fax:+44 (0)1254 832181
Summary:Stuart began his Paper Machine Design career with Holder Consultants, and later became a Divisional Engineer with Simon-Holder. More recently with Sandusky Walmsley as a Design Engineer, and now brings his many years experience to Walmsleys.
Steve Hunnisett
Steve Hunnisett
Occupation:Mechanical Designer
E-mail:steven.hunnisett@walmsleys-uk.com
Phone:+44 (0)1254 830486
DDI:+44 (0)1254 833012
Fax:+44 (0)1254 832181
Summary:Steven has served for four years as a mechanical designer within the Walmsleys Engineering team, and previously he was with Sandusky Walmsley for 5 years, serving his apprenticeship and gaining paper industry experience. Steven has both 2D and 3D CAD skills predominantly used in the design of Paper Making Machinery
Jack Baker
Jack Baker
Occupation:Apprentice Mechanical Designer
E-mail:jack.baker@walmsleys-uk.com
Phone:+44 (0)1254 830486
Fax:+44 (0)1254 832181
Summary:Jack is the youngest member of our team, and is currently serving his engineering apprenticeship with Walmsleys and Alliance Learning. Jacks' final aim is to become a NVQ Level 2 qualified Engineer.

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