Millington Appointed European Sales Manager at Vortex

Vortex announces a change in its European sales management structure in order to support its continued growth as a solution provider in components for bulk material handling.

Laurence Millington has been appointed European sales manager. In his new position, Millington will be responsible for the development of sales and the coordination of marketing activities for Vortex throughout Europe. He has more than 16 years of extensive experience in the industrial process equipment industry, and previously served as Vortex’s regional sales manager for the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, and Benelux.

“Laurence has been a great asset to Vortex over the past four years,” said Travis Young, vice president of global business development. “His experience, technical knowledge, integrity, and dedication to customer service will be a major benefit to our growing client base throughout the continent.”

Since launching its European division in 2006, Vortex has engineered and manufactured a wide range of dry material handling valve solutions for Europe’s food, chemical, plastic, biomass, mineral, mining, and power generation industry. Vortex works closely with plant and maintenance managers, as well as, a wide range of process engineering firms, to develop valve solutions to prevent leakage, reduce atmospheric dust, and improve overall process efficiency.  

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