DOWDING & DOWDING & MILLS APPOINTS MoD SPECIALIST

Dowding & Mills has appointed a new business development manager, Mike Anderson, to focus on developing closer relations with the Ministry of Defence. The move is part of a series of market specialist appointments, designed to help further the company's aim of adding value to the maintenance and repair services that it provides.

Anderson has 20 years of experience working for Dowding & Mills. In his new position, he will be responsible for product and service strategy, sales co-ordination and ensuring service standards are met. Acting as a single point of contact to the MoD he will be able to pull together all the relevant services from the company's diverse range to suit the needs of each Integrated Purchasing Team.

Anderson will work with the Integrated Project Teams to maximise opportunities within the MoD and it's major subcontractors to build on Dowding & Mills' market share. He will also be responsible for ensuring that branches have full training & knowledge in MoD systems to guarantee that stringent standards are maintained.

Michael Hopkinson, sales and marketing director at Dowding & Mills, said: "The Ministry of Defence is an important area for Dowding & Mills. We already carry out a lot of work for them across all sectors of our business including electronics and calibration, as well as mechanical and electrical services.

"I am pleased to appoint Mike Anderson to the position. His vast knowledge of both the Ministry of Defence, and of the Dowding & Mills organisation, will guarantee that customers receive the best advice and most relevant services from within the group."

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Note to editor:
Dowding & Mills PLC is a leading independent supplier of electrical ,mechanical and electronic engineering services to industry worldwide. The Group has branches located throughout the UK with subsidiary companies in mainland Europe, Australia and America.

For further information please contact: David Gower at Dowding & Mills on
0121 766 6161 or email david.gower@dowdingandmills.com.

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