Daniel Thombs, 45, has been appointed managing director of Bystronic UK, a subsidiary of Swiss group Bystronic Laser AG, which specialises in manufacturing sheet metalworking machinery, notably flat-bed laser cutting machines, tube laser cutting machines, material storage automation and press brakes.

He is joining Bystronic at a time when the UK business is strong and increasing its market share year-on-year, with turnover currently at an all-time high. On 1 October 2018 Thombs will take over from the current MD David Larcombe, who has been with the company for 40 years.
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