TPT May 2020

I NDUS T RY

D I ARY 2020/21 of Tube Events

Rafter announces major organisational overhaul METAL forming machinery manufac- turer, Rafter Equipment, has announced a reorganisation of its commercial team to focus on delivering its Total Mill Solutions portfolio of products and services. In a company statement, Thomas Eaton, president, Rafter Equipment Corporation, said that Dan Whitehill will take on a more customer-facing role responsible for inside sales: “Dan has been with Rafter for more than 25 years in various leadership roles, including many years as president and co-owner. His deep product and industry knowledge allows him to understand and address our customer’s needs.” Former engineering manager Phil Baker has been named vice-president of engineering and customer support. The statement said that Mr Baker has been a key member of Rafter’s team for 22 years, playing an essential role in product innovation, field service and project management. Mr Eaton also announced a new vice- president of business development and marketing. He said: “Scott Parker brings a fresh perspective and over 20 years of technical commercial sales and marketing management experience in the industrial, automotive and electronics markets. He has served on Rafter’s advisory board for many years and I am excited to bring him on board in this new capacity.”

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