Castell Appoints Marketing Manager In China

January 2008

Castell has recently appointed Ms Nie Shaofeng (Sally Nie) as its marketing manager for China.  Based in Shanghai, she will be responsible for sales and marketing strategy and development in the region.

Sally Nie

Before joining Castell, Sally worked as the marketing manager of Spraying Systems Co., the world leader in spray technology.  Her main responsibilities there included handling marketing strategy for China and south-east Asia, as well as sales and marketing training for branded products.  Prior to that, she spent three years as assistant to the sales and marketing director of Dresser-Rand (Shanghai) Compressor, a subsidiary of Ingersoll-Rand.
 
Sally began her career at Shanghai Metal Forming Machine Works as assistant process engineer, having graduated from Harbin University of Science and Technology in 1997 with a degree in industrial design.  Sally’s wealth of experience in the steel, papermaking, petrochemical and electronics industries will greatly benefit Castell’s market development in China.

Founded over 85 years ago, Castell Safety International Ltd designs and manufactures the world’s widest range of industrial safety systems and offers unrivalled experience in trapped key interlocking.  The company currently operates from locations in London, Cincinnati, Cologne and Shanghai.

New Central Area Sales Manager For Castell

January 2008

Castell has appointed Warren Spiers as area sales manager for central England.

 Warren Spiers

Warren holds a degree in mechanical engineering and a BTEC in manufacturing.  Before becoming a qualified teacher, he completed an apprenticeship in machine tooling at Cincinnati Milacron (now Cincinnati Machine).

Commenting on his new role, Warren said: “I will be taking an applications-led, problem-solving approach.  Customers want to work with people who can contribute to the solution, as well as simply sell it.  I am excited about what I can give to Castell and where this will take us.”

Founded over 85 years ago, Castell Safety International Ltd designs and manufactures the world’s widest range of industrial safety systems.  Designed to protect personnel working with dangerous machinery or in hazardous environments, the company’s products are innovative, reliable and suitable for the heaviest of applications.  Available in a range of materials, including stainless steel and brass, they are proven even in dusty, corrosive and aggressive operating environments.  All products conform to European safety standards.