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Fine Tubes names Paul O’Gara as new operations director as David Cawse retires

operational excellence under the leadership of David Cawse, and I am honoured to be entrusted with continuing this valuable work.” Mr Cawse added: “I have very much enjoyed my time working with the Fine Tubes team and I am delighted to be leaving the factory in the capable hands of Paul O’Gara. I am confident that he will take the business from strength to strength and use his extensive experience to ensure its ongoing growth and success.” Fine Tubes produces high-quality precision tubing products for a range of demanding markets. The manufacturer is one of five businesses that form AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, alongside Superior Tube, AMETEK Eighty Four, AMETEK Wallingford and Hamilton Precision Metals. Fine Tubes www.finetubes.co.uk

retires. This will follow a comprehensive transition period that will take place over the coming weeks. Mr O’Gara will oversee the operations function at Fine Tubes, which will cover strategic goal setting, optimal working processes and productivity. He brings with him a wealth of experience in operational leadership in the manufacturing and logistics sectors. Previous responsibilities include operational accountability for production, facilities, process engineering, supply chain, purchasing and technical operations. Mr O’Gara holds an MBA from Keele University and a Bachelor’s degree in applied chemistry from Liverpool University. Mr O’Gara said: “I am excited to be taking on such a pivotal role in this highly regarded specialist manufacturer. Fine Tubes has developed a strong reputation across the industry for

Precision tubing manufacturer Fine Tubes has named Paul O’Gara as its operations director (designate). He will take up his new appointment in full in the summer, when the current operational director, David Cawse

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