Haag-Streit UK appoints a Project & Production Engineer, to manage continuous product improvement

Jan. 13, 2012 - PRLog -- Harlow, UK – 13th January 2012 - Haag-Streit UK, the leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard optometry and ophthalmic equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Chilcot as a Project & Production Engineer to join its 45-strong team, based out of the Harlow headquarters.

Kevin has been working in engineering for over 30 years, his previous role being a Supplier Quality Engineer at Philips Avent.  In his new role at Haag-Streit UK, Kevin will be responsible for the project management and development of new and existing products along with their manufacturing processes.

“We are delighted to welcome Kevin to the HS-UK team,” says Dean Johnson, Managing Director, Haag-Streit UK. “Kevin has a strong engineering background, and will be a valuable asset to the company as we take on the exciting opportunities and challenges that 2012 will bring.”

Speaking about his appointment, Kevin said, “I have been aware of Haag-Streit for many years and  the company’s excellent reputation both in the opthalmic industry and in the local area.  I am delighted to be part of the development process of both existing and new products. I hope to instigate new technologies and extend the HS-UK portfolio and very much look forward to the challenges ahead.”

For further information, contact Haag-Streit UK on (01279) 414969.

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