Lantek appoints new Solutions Sales Manager for the UK

Lantek, a leading multinational in the digital transformation of the sheet metal and fabrication sector, announces the appointment of Adam Ball to develop the sales of its manufacturing solutions within the UK.

He has over 20 years of experience in sheet metal machinery, including laser cutting, waterjet and bending machines, gained in senior roles in service, applications and sales. This in depth and diverse knowledge of machinery and manufacturing processes will bring a thorough understanding of every aspect of business to Lantek’s clients, providing them with real world solutions that will reduce costs and increase productivity.

Adam Ball says, “It is an exciting time at Lantek, which made me want to return to the company. New software development is continuing at an increasing pace through AI, cloud applications, the expansion of the development team and the investment from Trumpf. All these factors combine to make a forward-thinking company which will give me the opportunity to offer the industry both step-change and incremental improvements.”

Lantek is the acknowledged leader in the field of sheet metal software and digital transformation and its open software can drive hundreds of different makes and models of cutting and punching machines. It has OEM partnerships with more than 120 machine tool suppliers worldwide enabling it to manage virtually any make or model of machine, helping companies work towards a smart factory whatever their state of digital readiness.

Adam Ball adds, “My objective is to build strong relationships with customers so that I can offer advice and the right solution to drive their businesses forward. Lantek is respected throughout the industry for excellence in software and service and I am looking forward to helping customers with systems tailored to their individual requirements.”

About Lantek
Lantek is a multinational that is leading the digital transformation of companies in the sheet metal and metal industry. With its smart manufacturing software, it enables factories to be connected, turning them into Smart Factories. It rounds off its range of services with CAD, CAM, MES, and ERP solutions for companies that manufacture metal parts from sheet metal, tubes, and profiles using any cutting technology (laser, plasma, oxycut, waterjet, shearing, and punching).
Founded in 1986 in the Basque Country (Spain), one of the main European centers of machine tool development, it enables the integration of sheet metal and metal processing technologies with the most advanced manufacturing control software. The company is currently the outstanding leader in its sector thanks to its capacity for innovation and commitment to internationalization. With more than 25,700 customers in over 100 countries and 20 offices in 14 countries, it has an extensive network of distributors with an international presence. In 2020, its international business contributed to 88% of its revenue.
For more information, visit: www.lantek.com