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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 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 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

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

Shane O'Sullivan B. Eng (Hons)

Occupation: Controls & Instrumentation Engineer E-mail: shane.osullivan@walmsleys-uk.com Phone: +44 (0)1254 830486 DDI: +44 (0)1254 833019 Fax: +44 (0)1254 832181 Summary: Shane joined Walmsleys in 2011, bringing with him 7 years experience working on electrical processes and projects. Shane has valuable experience working in many sectors of industry and on some unique projects, these include; Food Manufacturing, Rail Contracting, Steel Manufacturing, Cement Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Power Station,Plastics, Deep sea Oil and Gas. Shane is a graduate with honours in electrical and electronic engineering from Sheffield Hallam University. Mobile: +44 (07714 107829

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

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 in 2010 rejoined Walmsleys, bringing his many years of mechanical design experience.

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

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 third year of engineering apprenticeship with Walmsleys (through the Alliance Learning College). Jacks' final aim is to become a NVQ Level 2 qualified Engineer, and contribute to the design expertise of the company.

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