WESSLING, Germany, Oct 29, 2015 – OPEN MIND Technologies UK has now extended its UK sales team with the appointment of Mr Simon Docker. The market leading CAM/CAD developer has witnessed significant sales growth over the last 12 months that is in-line with strong manufacturing output in sectors such as the aerospace industry that produce complex 5-axis components.
Simon Docker
By appointing Simon, OPEN MIND UK will be aiming to exploit opportunities to extend its market reach among manufacturers in all industry sectors; and not just the high-end complex production of 5-axis parts. Simon’s CV is an ideal match to OPEN MIND’s ambitions, as the experienced sales engineer has spent over 19 years working with one of the worlds largest CAM developers – and a competitor of OPEN MIND. During his tenure with a previous CAM company, Simon was an International Business Development Manager that delivered growth of over 60% in 3 years in certain areas through strategic planning and implementation. Simon was also responsible for building and managing a portfolio of sales channels with proven growth of over 25% in some territories. It is this drive and ambition that will be a perfect fit with OPEN MIND, the world’s most technologically advanced CAM vendor.
Commenting upon Simon’s appointment, OPEN MIND Technologies UK managing director, Mr Adrian Smith says: “We are delighted to get a new addition to our team with Simon’s experience and stature. His expertise and understanding of the CAM industry is second to none; as his is record of developing new business opportunities. This appointment will undoubtedly open more doors for OPEN MIND UK and it will expose us to new challenges and industry sectors. This can only strengthen our market position and brand in the longer term. Simon will be based in the Midlands and will be responsible for developing sales channels throughout the UK.”
About OPEN MIND Technologies AG
OPEN MIND is one of the world’s most sought-after developers of powerful CAM solutions for machine and controller-independent programming.
OPEN MIND designs optimized CAM solutions that include a high number of innovative features not available elsewhere to deliver significantly higher performance in both programming and machining. Strategies such as 2D, 3D as well as 5-axis milling/mill turning, and machining operations like HSC and HPC are efficiently built into the hyperMILL CAM system. hyperMILL provides the maximum possible benefits to customers thanks to its full compatibility with all current CAD solutions and extensive programming automation.
OPEN MIND strives to be the best and most innovative CAM/CAD manufacturer in the world, helping it become one of the top five in the CAM/CAD industry according to the NC Market Analysis Report 2015 compiled by CIMdata. The CAM/CAD solutions of OPEN MIND fulfil the highest demands in the automotive, tool and mould manufacturing, production machining, medical, job shops, energy and aerospace industries. OPEN MIND is represented in all key markets in Asia, Europe and America, and is a Mensch und Maschine company.
You can find more information at www.openmind-tech.com.