Komori UK appoints new Managing Director

4 mei 2018

Komori has announced the appointment of Steve Turner as the company’s new Managing Director in the UK to succeed Neil Sutton who becomes Chief Operating Officer at Komori International Europe B.V, establishing a new corporate structure to support the fast-growing portfolio of solutions.

Turner joined Komori UK at the beginning of 2001 and gradually progressed to the position of Director of Sheetfed Sales. Under his sales leadership Komori UK has experienced consistent growth in market share, and he has overseen the introduction of a wide range of product and support offerings.
 
Corresponding with the needs of printers everywhere, there is high demand for diverse and tailored solutions to excel performance in a fast-changing market. To meet customer expectations, Komori has been continuously developing an array of new technologies, systems and services, resulting in a comprehensive portfolio.
 
Turner: “The strategy is to build on the excellent reputation Komori offset equipment has earned in the packaging and commercial print arenas, in parallel with the drive to expand as a solutions provider. This has led to further recruitment in the areas of Digital and Finishing Equipment, together with the fast-growing K-Supplies consumables arm of the business.”
 
Komori has undergone a complete transition, the Brand offering includes state of the art offset presses, digital printing systems, postpress equipment, printing software, equipment and supplies.

Turner.” I would like to thank Neil Sutton for his many years of significant contribution to the success of Komori UK. I am of course proud and honoured to be given the role of Managing Director, and after 17 years I’m in the fortunate position of knowing most of our Customers well. I fully intend to continue with a “hands on” approach to sales and maintain the close working relationships I have enjoyed over this time. Most importantly, the latest Komori supply range is exciting and dynamic, we are very well equipped in terms of product and service infrastructure to continue our market growth.”

The new Komori Europe Board of Executive Directors consists of three people; Ken Sagawa (J) will act as President, Erik Achterkamp (NL) as Chief Financial Officer and Neil Sutton (UK) is the Chief Operating Officer. Their three nationalities, symbolize the many cultures and backgrounds within the organisation, that operates within Europe but has strong ties to the plant and headquarters in Japan.