Engineering Team


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


Martin Gray
Occupation:Mechanical Design Engineer
E-mail:martin.gray@walmsleys-uk.com
Phone:+44 (0)1254 830486
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
Occupation:Mechanical Design Engineer
E-mail:alan.sharrocks@walmsleys-uk.com
Phone:+44 (0)1254 830486
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.


Steve Hunnisett
Occupation:Mechanical Designer
E-mail:steven.hunnisett@walmsleys-uk.com
Phone:+44 (0)1254 830486
Fax:+44 (0)1254 832181
Summary:Steven is one the younger mechanical design engineers within the Walmsleys team. He was with Sandusky Walmsley for 5 years prior to joining Walmsleys, and is one of our design team members developing our 3D CAD skills within SolidWorks.

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